sorry everyone for the incredibly late delay of incoming information. :P to give you guys a brief outline of whats been happening the past several weeks, we've been studying the progress of redemption (an overview of the entire Bible), we studied the Sermon on the Mount, Genesis, Exodus, Hebrews, how to make a Bible study (which we just completed our first today :D ) and a lot more on top.... been in an information overload at times! So far my experience here at the Crossing has been absolutely PHENOMENAL. the work God is doing in my life, and in the lives of my fellow students and staff is incredible. We have had wonderful godly lecturers, and learning from them and Dale (our principle) has been wonderful. a couple weeks ago we started doing ministry outreach into the elementary schools by putting on assemblies (a game, or a song, a skit, a message, etc), and we also had the opportunity to share testimonies, a skit, and a song with a mens (and that night) wives Bible study group. through the lectures, the ministry, the fellowship, the community, etc, God has been revealing Himself to me in such new and amazing ways. my relationship with Him is deepening, my knowledge and understanding of the Word is growing, and the more i learn the more i hunger to learn even more!
hopefully i'll get better at keeping everyone updated with more detail :P thanks so much everyone for your prayers!!! i appreciate it greatly! God bless you all!!
Jess

Intro Week part 1

Now that I'm actually sitting down to write my first blog about a topic that I have so much to tell.... I'm not sure where to start ;) At the moment I only have a few minutes to write, so this first post is not going to be extensive by any sense of the word. I will do my best though to fit in as much as possible concerning these past 5 days at The Crossing. I was able to fly over with a fellow student, Anna, and after a crazy adventure through airports, planes, bus stops, and stunning countryside, we finally made it to The Crossing! Immediately we were ushered into the dining room for dinner with the other students and staff. The feeling of pulling into the driveway and entering the place I've dreamed about and studied in pictures was surreal. I felt like i was in a dream :D A very good dream! Let me emphasize the "VERY".... Everyone was sooo friendly and welcoming, I was so grateful and blessed by that! (My whole experience in entering New Zealand was quite warm and welcoming :) Not only in the people but the scenery and general vibe.) .... and due to lack of time, im afraid i cant go any farther. I will be continuing as SOON as I can! God bless!!!