on the home stretch

Dinner with some of the MAF Staff

Dan's found a weak spot!!

Dan, Deborah and Hadassa

And the competition begins!!! I'm against the guy's team~!!

Sean, Dan and the girls!!

Hello all, this is not going to be a formal letter, since i've been working on formal letters all week!

Yesterday we were hard at the courses all day, from putting a 25 minute presentation down to 5 minutes and from that down to 1 minute-- a little pressure--ya, but definately do-able!

We also had Mission Committee in of which some of our class was interviewed by them, in a mock Mission Committee from a Church. This was very interesting and informative, as it prepared each of us for what we might have to do or go before. Scary... well, i was very nervous, but thankfully i was able to cop-out, as we ran out of time!!

Last night, we presented our presentations before a group of about 40 visitors and MAF supporters, and they were our first audience (other than us hearing eachother over and over!!) before we step out into faith in the real world! This was an excellent experience and a great encouragement for us, especially from the fellowship after this event, hearing the encouragement and prayer support from many individuals with whom we don't even know!

This morning, Art did devotions with us, and we had a very special time as he encouraged us to go out into the world, yet guarding our hearts in every step we take.

This evening we had a fantastic dinner with a group of the office staff, as well as great fellowship and a game of family feud afterwards!

Now i'm exhausted and am hoping to go to bed by 9:3o-- leaving me enough time to go for a walk!!

Goodnite!

Love Lena