Hi, Everybody
Guam! It feels so far away. We are living in a Condo for the month at a hotel that overlooks the Philippine Sea. You can see a view from our balcony at the blogspot, http://benjaneourlog@blogspot.com
Friday we were welcomed by a small committee at the airport, then to the car rental and a champagne and finger food reception by one of the faculty and a church member, Lois, at her apartment (pictures on blog).
Saturday Ben had a morning long School Trustees meeting which he can’t write about but it was a firework-filled morning. The school has a strong board, and it’s a good thing. As John Ashby used to say, people make messes, but only God can redeem them!
Jane went shopping. Discovered what’s billed as the largest K-Mart in the world isn’t! We found a nice supermarket later and got the basics.
Today was spent with services at St. Michael and All Angels, Dededo, and then St. John’s Tumon Bay. We’re now getting ready to go car shopping tomorrow, and will be getting Guam cell service. Once we get a hard line you’ll be able to call us with no international charges. Meanwhile, you can reach us at: Ohana Ocean View, tel. 671-646-2400, room 502 for the rest of the month. Check to see what rate plan you have on your phone. Some plans result in no charges. The fax # is 671-649-0562. Just remember the little 15 hour time difference from CDT!
One other correction. The mailing address is technically 911 Marine Corps Dr, Tamuning, GU 96913. Simply using Marine Dr will still get it, but not for long.
Much love,
Ben and Jane
1 comment:
So glad to hear that you are both settling in and finding cause to laugh and to celebrate even in the midst of challenge.
Am spending this week in Pasadena at the Allelon Institute at Fuller. Great stuff! Working with peers in mid-level judicatory work, doing case studies to find the connecting threads that signify missional integrity.
Tonight, we were reminded to listen well to the current stories and historical narratives of those we serve, for in them we find the seeds of God already-at-work among them. But you already know and practice that.
God grant you deepening joy at the discovery that anywhere with God is truly "home."
Love and prayers,
Bill Rose-Heim
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