PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S GROUP

Today we awoke early to attend an assembly at a local integrated school. Jenessa shared her testimony and Beth shared a song. Both were appreciated greatly. We then had tea with the principal of the school who answered our questions on how the protestant and catholic children of the school were able to function so well together. We were very impressed by the school but had to move on. It is tuesday, and on tuesday everyone knows that it's the mens breakfast at friendship house. We arrived to a warm greeting from all of our old friends and immediately dove into yet another Ulster fry.
Later in the day we spent a last session with the kids from sandy row. We were again able to take them to the park and a wild football match ensued in which the kids demonstrated their incredible soccer skills. Following a delicious dinner we prepared for the big event of the evening, The Presbyterian Womens meeting! Slowly the groups of women flowed into FH anticipating a riveting program... and we delivered. We started off a bit slow but once Isaak pointed out how talented he was at hoovering, we had them in the palm of our collective hand. Ashley calmly but poiniently shared her testimony to enormous and grateful applause. This was followed by perennial Irish hearthrob Isaak also sharing his testimony. Both spoke extremely well and we are all extremely proud of them. Beth closed the evening by playing two of her songs. I am reasonably convinced that with all of her singing Beth could actually perform concerts here. The amount of album requests she has had is enormous, but totally deserved! The team then embarked to celebrate with a trip to starbucks.

On the way back we were greatly amused by a urinal which comes out of the street so that it can only be used at night. I have no idea how anyone could use it as it's located right on a street corner with tons of cars and people in full view! The highlight of the evening was returning to FH where Jenny was just wrapping up her meeting. Our group as well as the Youth Alpha leaders entered the building oblivious to this and quite raucusly and jovially brought the meeting to an appropriate close. It was tough to leave Sandy Row and the frienly people we met there. Alas I am a bit short on sleep so I will spare you the details of our drive home, and close by letting you know that we will be up early again tomorrow for yet another assembly. Please pray for us as this is the 'summit' of our trip and we are all a bit low on sleep and energy.

Peace and Blessings!
Douglas Hunt