I would just like to take a moment here to express my appreciation for the fact that this area has really low humidity (it comes with living near a desert). Instead of sweating instantly when walking out the door like I do in Ohio, it now takes a couple of seconds. The ability to feel dry for even those few moments is very comfortable and gratifying. I am scared for what it will be like when I get back in August and it is 95 degrees and two to three times more humid than it is here.
My sermon went well last week over Ephesians 3:16-19, entitled Gifts from the Father. By went well I mean people seemed to "like" it. I'm going to just leave it at that.
The Young Adult Bible Study has continued to go well. I have been very pleased with attendance as well as discussions that have ensued. An accountability group has also been formed out of this group and is off and running. I am thankful that there are some guys around my age that feel comfortable enough with me and with each other that they are willing to participate in an accountability group.
This past weekend was what is known in the town of Aberdeen as Aberdeen Daze (as in Days). This involves a parade, a fish fry, antique cars and tractors on display and a free breakfast for the whole town and everybody's second cousin. The line was at least a 30 minute wait and well over 2,000 people were served. After all what could be more appealing than sausage links, pancakes (my friend got one shaped like Mickey Mouse) and eggs over easy? Okay I'm sure there are more appealing things but I wouldn't have been a true college student if I had turned down free food. It was neat to see the whole town come out for this event as most businesses ran specials, the local potato plant passed out free bags of french fries like what you would buy at the store just because they had more than they could handle and friends and relatives came from all across the country for the homecoming.
My joy of Aberdeen Daze came with playing golf on Friday night at the local golf course with Josh and Jeremy Schroeder. I won but that is of little consequence :) However, I also got to play "Ultimate Frisbee" on Saturday afternoon. For my Bluffton and Holmes/Tuscarawas County Frisbee mates it is in quotes because, well...it just wasn't quite ultimate. But it was good to be out there with friends and strangers tossing around a Frisbee.
Within a week I will be leaving for Camp Palisades where I will either be a counselor or on kitchen staff. So those of you with camp experience maybe give me a heads up on absolute necessities to pack/tips. I would appreciate that. I know the basics but there are some of you out there who are much more seasoned pros than I am.
It is hard to believe that I only have a month left out here. Things have gone by extremely quickly and will only go faster the rest of the summer. But I am looking forward to seeing my parents, friends (even those who aren't reading my blog) and being back in hot, humid Ohio. Thanks for all your prayers and support so far this summer and I would still appreciate them the rest of the summer.
Today's Shout Outs go to:
-My Mom had a birthday yesterday, So even though I've already told her this, Happy Birthday to the most amazing woman I know.
-And it is my friend Andy Parada's birthday today so Happy Birthday to him as well!!
Shalom,
Matt
P.S. Continue to pray for Dolly Hochstetler and for the Ruby Miller family, my condolences go out to you for she was something special. Thanks.
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