30 Days
Enjoying the 150 year picnic celebration (minus Adam) 30 days ago today, I started my position at Bethel Grove Bible Church. The first 2 weeks were quite disjointed, as none of our possessions had arrived from Port Moody, yet. Once the stuff arrived, it was much easier to settle in. I moved 25 boxes of books into my office, which made it feel much nicer. I've managed to participate on Sunday mornings by doing the pastoral prayer, helping with communion and a few other things. The next 2 Sundays, I teach an adult sunday school AND preach in teh 2nd service as well - so that will be quite busy. The position and the church are pretty great. I am REALLY enjoying both. The transition to Ithaca and the U.S. is still happening. It is challenging trying to do all the little things that need to be done - requires a lot of patience and time. The children have adjusted extremely well - both Adam and Sophia love their new school. Adam is also playing baseball on a local littl