Patch the Pirate

Well, guess who is part of the Music Seminar here at school? Ron Hamilton, a.k.a. Patch the Pirate! I know not all of you will know who that is. He lost his eye to cancer years ago and began wearing an eye patch. A child made a comment that he looked like a pirate and he has since then, with God's grace and blessing, built a ministry which includes "The Adventures of Patch the Pirate." They are character building stories that emphasize the Christian life and the Bible. Okay guys, I am in college and I enjoy listening to them! lol Tonight there is going to be a choir practice with him leading and a concert tomorrow night! This is going to be fun. And he sounds just like the taps! lol I wonder if his wife will do her Sissy Seagull voice! lol Later

Prayer Request!

Hey everyone. I have a prayer request. I am having some frustrations with my job. Can't get too detailed, but please pray for wisdom among my authority there and for me. Sorry I can't be more specific, but if you could remember me, I would greatly appreciate it. =)

I must say, that I believe I have found a small group of solid potential friends and accountability partners. (Potential in the meaning that I am still getting to know them.) I just came out of a prayer meeting and I truely believe that most of those involved are serious about the things of God. I pray that I can continue in my walk and be as much of an encouragement to others as these brothers and sisters in Christ were to me tonight.

Hmmmm....

I got this website from a friend of mine and it is stock full of optical illusions, sayings, and little tidbits. I don't agree with all of the sayings but some of them were thought provoking. Here is the website and some of my favorites from the site... however I wasn't able to look at everything - the site has WAY too many for me to check out at one time! lol Enjoy!

http://possumsal.homestead.com/Optical/illusions.html

*"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything."
-Mark Twain

*Each of the suits on a deck of cards represents the four major pillars of the economy in the middle ages: heart represented the Church, spades represented the military, clubs represented agriculture, and diamonds represented the merchant class.

*"One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries."
-A.A. Milne

*The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.
~Jimmy Johnson

*Louis XV was the first person to use an elevator: in 1743 his "flying chair" carried him between the floors of the Versailles palace.

Until later! Have a great day!

Saturdays... Parks Team!

Hey everyone. I made it through my first two days of school! Whoo-hoo! lol Yesterday's classes included New Testament Survey, Orientation to Teaching, and Christian Womanhood. A little bit of a lighter schedule to finish off the week. I don't a third hour, which is nice, because it gives me a chance to catch my breath! =)

Part of WCBC is the fact that we go soul winning on Saturdays. We also each have a ministry that we help in. Last semester I worked in the Sunday School hour nursery for about 2 1/2 to 3 year old kids. Okay, I have never gone to a big enough church to have this many kids in one class, let alone the two year old nursery!!! One day we had 19 kids! Three workers, but still you don't see that very often...at least I never have! This semester, I have added a new ministry - Parks Team.

Parks Team is a program for kids that may not be able to ride the buses in the bus ministry or just have never had the opportunity to hear the Gospel. Today was the first day and we didn't really do much with the kids, but I did get a glimpse of what this is all about. We will encourage the kids to come play games with us and then there will be a message and these kids will hear how they can be saved. In fact, today, one of the team leaders led a teen to Christ! A couple of the guys just started playing basketball with these teens at the park and a couple hours later, the angels started to rejoice! Another soul saved! I am very excited and privileged to join this ministry and see God work!

Well, got to head out. We have a cook out today and a basketball game against another Bible college - Golden State! Go WCBC Eagles!! Later

First Day of Classes

Well, today was the first day of classes. God is good... all my classes on Thursdays are in one building! lol Last semester, I had a couple days where I was walking across campus and that isn't always the greatest when you are in heels! Anyway, today I had Acts, Joshua, Micro Computer Skills, Chapel, English Comp, and Choir. Fun! I found out that I am the only freshmen in Joshua... probably because it is a junior level class!! haha didn't see that when I was picking classes! But I think it will be fine. It is a new teacher and he seems really nice. The project list isn't that bad either. =) I'm excited to see what I will learn this semester - both in the classroom and chapel. Well, I'm off to work. For those of you that don't know, I work for California Psych Care, which is a company that helps autistic children. A lot to learn, but it feels good to know that I am being used to help these children and their families. Later.

Back to School

Hey everyone! I am at college and am getting settled in and back into the regular routine...Trip blog entries and pictures to follow!

Just 'Sitting

Well, not much has been going on with me lately. The kids all started school up again. They all head to the church school, including Mom, and that leaves me at home.... the only one who DOESN'T have to go to school! Boo-yah! I have, however, been keeping busy, babysitting and such. =) I wasn't able to get my waitressing job back but God may have a good reason for that. One of which being that I am now available for a couple friends to go on dates while I watch their kids! lol

(I'm just kidding about the cartoon, Gina and Annette!!! lol)

Anyway, that's what's going on with me right now. I head back to school in the next couple of weeks as I have to be back to school the 24th. I am excited to get back to college because I am enjoying it so much. However, I have enjoyed being home with my family. =) That's all for now! See ya!