The third week is here and it has been a really exciting week! Patrick Dodson was town speaking on Finding Our Identity in God and Hearing God’s Voice. He really cares about each of us as students and strives to get to know us. It is nice to spend quality time with him, because he helps the students in their personal situations instead of just hearing the lesson.
This week has had a very Greek approach on hearing God’s voice. Patrick says it’s important to know who we are first and by doing that we can know how to hear his voice.
Monday, Patrick told us about his family and lifestyle to introduce us to the theme of the week. Patrick taught us how to connect our gifts and abilities to the community. There were five different ways we could do that and it was relief, education, confrontation, formation and transformation. Later that night Savanna Watkinson gave Ryan Jounward dreadlocks.
Then Tuesday, in the morning we watched the inauguration of our new president, Mr. Obama. Patrick talked on how our culture is a disaster and there were five points that are inherited lifestyles, consumer or creator, family dysfunction, sloth, and the church’s confusing presentation of God’s calling for us.
Wednesday, we discussed our calling vs. confusion. The confusion is that many Christians think that they have to leave our country to fulfill God’s calling. Patrick taught us about the different types of callings that God may lead us to like his general call to help the widows and poor. Then spoke on extra ordinary and specific callings.
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Thursday morning we did a lectio divina session on Psalm 119:97-112. Then Patrick talked about how the student could find their identity. In the afternoon we helped at the food pantry and later that night Patrick did an optional lesson on relationships.
Friday, Patrick went over how we could make God a part of everything, he asked asked, “Why do we have government? The answer is that God is just.” Patrick wants us to bring God into every part of our life and hear what God has to say about it. Later that night we had small groups and the hot chocolate ministry.
The weekend came fast and on Saturday we went to the Food Bank. In the factory we packaged pinto beans and danced to the music in the factory. Later that night there was a dance party with the theme of television/movies characters. Fun stuff!
Meet Jaylon Young!
This woman comes from Navato, California which isn’t to far away from San Francisco. Jaylon moves to the beat of a different drum! No seriously, she plays the drums or djembe. Be careful her laugh is contagious! Anytime of the day seems to be Jaylon bust a move, beat boxes or raps! Fun Fact: Jaylon likes being real!
Meet David Delahoz!
David is also from Northern California, but in Fairfield. He is excellent at making up stories on the spot and his partner in crime, Daniel Reardon, helps him along the way. Fun Fact: In San Francisco his favorite place to visit is Walgreens.
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