busy week all around

This week was rather unexpected. It all kinda caved in on us. It was supposed to be the surf trip at tofino, but that was canceled due to bad weather and too big of waves. Instead we had a combination of things to replace the surf trip. First we went shopping at “Goats on the Roof” in Coombs. We then proceeded to go caving, which an awesome experience. Singing songs in the cave with all our lights off was pretty sweet. Then on the way to the nanimo pool Kristie who was driving the fifteen passenger stops on a wet wooden bridge and yells, “alright Chinese firedrill” but since no one really wanted to do it, no one moved. A few seconds later there comes a jolt and a loud thud from the back of the van. Justin who had been driving a pt cruiser with a few other students slammed into the back of the van because they weren’t able to stop because of the bridge. Who’s then to blame? Bo. Bo a fellow kaleo student had apparently been praying for a car crash. I don’t know why he was praying for that, but he got his prayer answered.

Another shocker for me was that we had thanksgiving the previous day. The guys had quite the array of dress on. Some in short shorts and tank tops others in semi-formal and others in formal dress. I was among the formally dressed with a few more guys. A good time was had all around by everyone.

Our moderately frequent chapels of which we had two were awesome. These serve as a more personal get-to-know-you time. It’s just a great way to bring the whole kaleo class together both socially and spiritually.

The other event that was planned instead of the surf trip was DTG. Ditch the Gender. The guys went and played hockey, played on a playground, a little bit of parkour, ultimate, grilling your own steaks, ice cream, Mario kart 64. Lastly we had four women come over so as to ask them questions from a girls point of view. This at first seemed a little weird, but it wasn’t as if we didn’t know them, so it all worked out. It was actually a really good talk that gave me a new perspective and how women view Christianity and their role as a woman of God.

Lastly this weekend I had the opportunity to serve in the kitchen and dish pit. I was scheduled for the challenge course (zip line, ropes, giant 80 foot swing, etc.) but it was pouring rain so they didn’t need as many staff. But being in the kitchen really gives you a bigger and better understanding of exactly how much work goes into preparing and making the meals. This weekend we only had 50 in the guest group. Just imagine cooking for 300.

this has been one of the fuller weeks I’ve had since coming here because on top of all this we had homework to do.

Because of my camp ministry I wasn’t able to go to church, but they were voting on the new pastor, hopefully Darren will be voted in. he will bring many talents to Ladysmith Baptist that they having been lacking for a while. In all I think that all of kaleo needs prayer for patience and calmness with our hermeneutics class starting tomorrow, the girls fighting bed bugs, our homework for the next few classes, our church and camp ministries and our personal walk with God. Keep these in mind.

-Ben