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Thursday, September 29
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No words will do praying for you all love Ali
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Tuesday, September 27
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hmm. i find my self torn. torn between wanting to go back because honestly what difference am i making here (the thought i could actually help and do something abroad) and what to do next in my life.
as you will be aware Ive debated the whole plumbing thing and guess what came through the post... yup another invite to join..
maybe i should knock some more.
grrrr i dont want to lost the passion of kenya but i feel it slipping. Ive writen an article so we shall see..
and to top it all im tired (cant you tell) and i have to be up at 5 am this week and i dont want to go to bed at 9.
RUBBISH
hmm
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Friday, September 23
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Admittedly I'm not sure where to start. The whole trip would take a age to write about. SO here is a summary and if you know me why not give me a ring and we can do coffee and Kenya at the same time.
The Flights - very long. Landing in Dubai as it hit 38c. Man i was roasting in the small tunnel they'd provided from the plane to the terminal. On the way back we had to rush to the bus! First flight I'd had a little drink at Heathrow thinking this would help me sleep. On the plane I also had perhaps another drink to continue this potential helping. So i watch Hitchhikers and loved it. The food turns up at Midnight! I watch another movie as i am full and this would help me sleep. So my eyes start to close when i realise perhaps a visit to the boys room... I look left and see very large Asian lady snoring her head off AND the person in front of her has reclined the seat. SO I'm stuck. grrr. As soon as she wakes (an hour later) i jump over her and rush to the queue with all those who also found themselves in the same position. Oh and i was upgraded on the way back.. whoo ho. How the other half live huh!
The Food - actually nothing different to us. A lot of rice, meat and veg. A whole heap of fruit and a load of bought water.
The accommodation - Well ok I was in Nairobi the capital of Kenya. So i stayed in a room with an en suite, toilet, shower and a large Mosquito Net (always to be used!!). So nothing different at all.
The Training - Was long. To be honest I was shattered after doing the first Friday night, then all day Saturday plus Sunday afternoon. A training session on Wednesday then the following Friday, Saturday and even Sunday before i left!!!
The Suprises!!! - 1. How easy it was to live there. 2. I was preaching on the Sunday after teaching all weekend!!! 3. I was preaching in the Kibera Slums
This was the biggest surprise. What could i honestly say to a people who think I'm some fat rich white guy (ok three out of four are true)..
Plus i had the chance to see my friend prossie.
The Middle Bit - Well what would i do monday to friday. would i be bored? oh no. of course not.
Monday - Ate pizza! and did a bible study
Tuesday - Visited the Blue House and Kibera, got yellow fever and ticket to Uganda
Wednesday - training students
Thursday - trip to uganda
friday - lesson at school and talk about the website. visit to a brick making machine
So not a lot of time off really!
The Weather - not really hot. the hottest place was Uganda. lol So no tan or even tan lines!!
The People - they were all lovely and nice. Esp Gilbert who looked after me with his future wife Rophie (not sure how you would spell it but it sounds like sophie but with a R) The Rest of the team werent bad either...
lol
The Future? - I was very challenged. the trip gave me another chance to believe again. That maybe God can still use me. So he is good. But i know i still need to sort out home and thats really hard esp as its one way traffic and the light is red.
ho hum. I want to complete my training and perhaps look at other things. but at the moment its in steps of prayer as im still a bit wobbly.
thanks to Chris and Janice who i know were praying alongside BUdleigh Baptist where i now attend. PLUS to all those who read this and have also supported.
Max! still got ya present!!
Right now Im ill. I had yellow fever when i was away. Its taken til now to work. I feel really bad.. So please dont get on my bus tommorrow!!!
lol
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Hi Ya Fat Boy!
Glad you had a great time. U must come and see us soon in deepest darkest devon so we can catch up. Good to see youre still alive and well!!
Take care mate
Love
Fat Girl soon to be slim again!!
Hope you're getting over your yellow fever and trust they talk to you at Budleigh Baptist, will b in touch soon. Ali Withers
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Tuesday, September 20
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ok im back
im tired
im excited
will talk more later in the week.
thanks for all those who sent messages of support.
Simon
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Thursday, September 8
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ok this is it. its thursday and im off very soon. apart from the injections at 10 (talk about last minute - surely not i hear some of you say!) then the lovely Matt is taking me to the Bus Station. Flight is at 2030 at a terminal yet to be discovered. I love the idea of E Tickets. I simply have a bit of paper that says everything i need..
so the bag is packed probably with stuff i dont need and lots that ive forgotten!
So please pray. I land tomorrow then within 3 hours im teaching. aghh. pray that i will sleep on the plane.
Right must go and check for the 1000th time if i have everything.
speak on 19th
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Hope you're back safely. Ali W
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Tuesday, September 6
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phew! I on the printing off stage of outlines for notes for the 20 sessions. I did try and keep it to 1 page per session. BUT it never works that way! Plus that's 20 sessions with 12 people at 27 pieces of paper.. hmm works out to 312 bits of paper printing!
So I'm using the laser printer.
With 2 days to go I really don't feel ready. I've ploughed my way through Romans and Hebrews with Revelation on top. Plus all the extra bits.
I realise I'm more of a sinner yet shouldn't feel condemned but should therefore live in the light of this as a living sacrifice! phew ! Oh and questions have arisen such as "Is Israel really all going to be saved?" look at Hebrews.... hmm
To be honest its been a great focus. But the time scale is farcical! I knew last week I was going. Plus I've worked for the last 8 days non stop on the buses. And with sleep in between I've not really been having much time for anything.
Although I nearly didn't pay for my car tax yesterday. I was busy chatting with Ali at the post office (who I did see and not buy a stamp!! - see previous blog). Then went and ordered my money. Today I'm having injections. Please I really pray that they don't affect me too bad as I still need to work Wednesday.
Then Thursday will be here.
Read this today on steves blog. makes for cheerful reading click here
At the moment I'm about 200 pages through printing and its slightly steaming so better go and see what the kids are doing as they are awfully quiet..
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I guess what hit me is that is my life and ministry they are talking about, I'll be 701 in 2040. The biggest failure in the history of the church is during my watch. I'm getting angry - just what do I do about it ?
maybe lets create a tax disc for the church with an expiry date. However give the oppourtunity for renewal now.
must gather those again who have the same passions. why not use your site to gather.
(this comment is also on steves website)
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Thursday, September 1
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for your information and prayers as im still writing and working and seeing the kids..
Friday 9th September to 11th September
Friday Night 1 1930-2030
Salvation - Mosaic Law in relation to Salvation
Friday Night 2 2100-2200
Salvation - Christ's fulfilment of that law
Saturday Morning 1 0900-1000
Hebrews - Overview, purpose and audience
Saturday Morning 2 1015-1115
Hebrews - Superiority of Christ
Saturday Morning 3 1130-1230
Hebrews - Superior Sacrifice
Saturday Morning 4 1245-1345
Hebrews - Persevering faith and conclusion
Sunday Morning 1 0900-1000
Pentateuch - History
Sunday Morning 2 1015-1115
Pentateuch - Law
Sunday Morning 3 1130-1230
Pentateuch - Covenant
Sunday Morning 4 1245-1345
Pentateuch - Israel
Friday 16th September to 18th September
Friday Night 1 1930-2030
Salvation - The Cross
Friday Night 2 2100-2200
Salvation - Salvation by faith, not works
Saturday Morning 1 0900-1000
Romans - Unrighteousness of Mankind
Saturday Morning 2 1015-1115
Romans - Righteousness through justification
Saturday Morning 3 1130-1230
Romans - Righteousness through Sanctification
Saturday Morning 4 1245-1345
Righteousness Vindicated
Sunday Morning 1 0900-1000
Romans - Righteousness Practised
Sunday Morning 2 1015-1115
Revelation - overview including End Times overview
Sunday Morning 3 1130-1230
Revelation - letters to the churches
Sunday Morning 4 1245-1345
Revelation - Various metaphors explained including Second Coming and Final Judgement.
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