-- DAY 3 --
Thanks for your continued prayers. For those of you who shared yesterday, I was able to share with the students this morning on our bus trip to the train station. I'll continue to do the same each day as we travel.
The students received some well earned sleep last night. Still a bit tired today, not caught up with the jet lag yet, but hopefully with tonight and Sunday night's early to bed, they'll be all energized again for the week ahead -- school concerts and evening performances.Early breakfast this morning at 7 am. Four girls arrived 10 minutes early to spend time with me since they were late to a scheduled "roll call" on the bus yesterday. (It's amazing, they never were late again today.) Tomorrow morning is a later breakfast at 8 am, except for 4 guys who get a 10 minute ahead start. (Yep, they were late for breakfast this morning.)
Everyone has been eating well -- and even during dinner tonight many tried the traditional Scottish dish called "Haggis." (You can look that up for yourself and if you want to try some, we'll make it for you upon our return home!) But back to breakfast -- a good buffet meal with usual breakfast foods with a few Scottish delights like "blood pudding."After breakfast we took off on our coach to go downtown to the train station.
The students were excited about the opportunity to see Scotland by train and I was happy to accommodate them on this special sight-seeing day to Edinburgh.
No delays, no problems, all happy once again. The train ride was enjoyable to all --some "sleepy" students took a cat nap on the train, others played cards, spoke with other passengers about Scotland and the rest looked out the window while expressing a lot of "ah's" and "wow's" as they saw beautiful Scotland towns and countryside.
Edinburg Castle was a highlight for all. So much to see, so little time.
Once they spent a few hours there, they ventured out to buy
presents for family and friends back home.
(And of course, for themselves as well!)
Once arriving back in Glasgow, we had dinner with folks at Knightswood Congregational. After a delicious meal, their members, along with our other host churches, hosted a "Ceilidh" in our honor (see video for details).
Our students loved having fellowship with people of all ages and
participated wholeheartedly in all of the evening's festivities.
Even our own Scottsman, Fraser, was dressed up for the occasion.
He looks great -- and has the accent down as well!
We ended the evening by singing a song in gratitude of their wonderful hospitality
and kindness and in honor of our Lord.
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WOW -- again, what a day! The students are off to bed after they get their clothes all pressed and ready for tomorrow morning's worship services. (For those parents who have boys, don't worry, we are pressing the shirts for them.)
-- SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS --
We will begin the day splitting up into three groups and participate in three different worship services. Each group will sing two songs during their worship service. They will then spend the afternoon with that church either at their facilities or in church family homes. We will all meet together at one of the churches late afternoon for sound check and then participate in a three church joint evening service. It's going to be a great day of corporate worship!
Please pray for our students about their health. We have a few with sore throats -- we want them to be healthy and strong so they can truly enjoy giving their all in service and worship to our Lord.
LASTLY....FOR TODAY.....
Don't forget to check out all the pictures from our trip -- they are on the blogsite for you to view. Look at the "Mission Scotland Pictures" on the on the right side at the top of the page. These will be updated every day so you can be a part of our entire journey in Scotland!
Worshiping the One Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life -- our Lord Jesus Christ!
Ken
Wow! It is beautiful there. I am so glad all of you arrived safely. I will be glued to the Misson Scotland blog and continue to follow it daily, lifting all of you up in prayer for health and guidance. I am so excited that our youth are getting an experience of a lifetime to worship and sing praises to the King and show others his true LIGHT!
Top o' the morning to ya! How beautiful, wonderful and exciting - God obviously has big plans for all of you this week - treasure every moment! You missed a RAINY Sat in Arkansas with highs in the 50's - blah! Your sweet faces will be missed at church in the morning - know that many are praying for you this week!
Michele
Children's Ministry Assistant who doesn't get to go on cool trips
Oh, I am soo happy ya'll are having a wonderful time in Scotland. I love all the beautiful pictures from the trip! God is soo good! I want all of you to know that even though I don't know every one of you personally, I love all of you very much. Russell and I are praying for you so very much and thinking a lot about you! We are continuing to pray that everyone sees Christ's love through each and every one of you! Continue to enjoy your wonderful trip-what a blessed and wonderful opportunity!
Love in Christ,
Meredith Price
"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Good morning everyone! As you all serve/sing for an audience of one, may the love of Jesus pour out of your hearts, onto your faces, and into the very room where you offer praise. In a few hours we will corporately worship as well and I can assure you every single one of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Enjoy the fellowship with one another. "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thess 5:11
Finally, "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name" Heb 13:15
Have fun! Love, Carmen Adkins
P.S. UNC is still in the hunt for the Final Four! Go ACC! :)
Good morning student missionaries and adult support! I hope that all are well. My prayer for you this week is to live 1 Timothy 4:12.
" Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech,in life,in love,in faith,and in purity." I challenge you to look for opportunities to serve and be an example. Set a goal for acts of kindness each day then exceed your goal. Remember in Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus said that the greatest commandments are "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" and "Love you neighbor as yourself." If you do these things everyone God places in your path will see the joy of the Lord in you. My prayers and thought are with you.
Hannah and John Perry, We love you and check your email.
I am up rather early this Sunday morning to check out the pictures from your Saturday night adventures. The pictures are wonderful and it is exciting to see how so many are opening up to the people of Scotland and embracing the culture. I didn't see Matthew out there dancing which surprises me because he tells me has rhythm. I hope that all those with a sore throat feel better as they go out into the schools and churches this week. I am praying that there will be no delays in transportation or "late arrivals" today. I will also pray that hearts are being softened to hear the words of worship from the voices of our young people.
As I watched them sing at Eagle Heights it became clear that they are performing for an audience of one and their location may be changing but the message was very clear. I look forward to hearing their voices again very soon.
Matthew, I love you and know you are being watched over and taken very good care of. Make sure to eat and take care of your voice. I miss you and look forward to your return. Mom
Beth Province
hey guys i wish i could be there with ya but i guess im not be on the lookout from here on out as i will comment and talk to you guys however my names may all be different due to typos and poor memory cya guys later (itl feel different with half the youth section gone)
by the way i kinda made missionscotland 09 my homepage in a second tab so i expect you to do well
Glad to hear you all are having such a great time, pace yourself you still have a long week ahead.
Raven - Rest when you can and make sure you take a lot of pictures. We Love you and Miss you!
Love Mom & Dad
Rusty & Laynette Riley
Hellloooo my Friendsss!
Ive been praying for you guys EVERYDAY. and i know the good Lord has his hand over all of you. Im so glad you got there safely, and i know you all are going to be blessed in so many ways. this blog page is makes life wonderful, and i love watching all of the videos and seeing the pictures. looks like you guys are having a fab time. Go and share Gods love, because it is good!
Love you all!
shoutout to aaryn and carly cakes. YOU MAH GIRLS!
-Melanie
Just had to say, "HEY" again to all of you and ANNA. Take care...love you! Mom