Trouble in Rivercity

This past Wednesday we returned home from London. All I have to say about it is that it was freezing! It was also great to be in a bigger community and have more people to talk to. The youth are an awesome bunch and really remind me of my days in youth group. I'm eager to grow more through that group and grow closer to them. 

Last week we met with Jeff who is the administrator at Touchstone which is a Methodist Church urban outlet. We're going to begin exploring different ways in which we can volunteer there and hopefully find a unique way in which we can plug in.  

Because tonight is Halloween, we are going to be meeting with a group from the university called Just Faith and participate in their festivities, whatever they may be. Afterwards we are having them over for refreshments and I'm really anxious to meet new people! Hopefully some good bonds will form in this group. 

The team is still working on unity. It isn't coming easily because there are two girls and only one guy. Plus, we continue to have troubles with our Sideshow Bob neighbor which creates tension. We are also surrounded by 'the Beast' who is a 10 foot tall dog and who hops up on the fence to bark and growl at us. (He also startled the police who came to visit) And finally, our neighbor who lives above us has breathing problems... we can definitely hear him snore at night.