Accomplishments and Adventures

The first part of this week was relatively quiet. The volcanic ash kept many guests from coming until mid week and half of the staff at the LMC was off site. However, the latter part of the week things quickened.

I have spent the past week and half working on the rough draft of my final paper for my Ethics class. Yesterday, my paper, after submitting to the brilliant editorial knife of Charlotte Wenger, was sent off for the first round of comments and corrections! It feels so nice to have that almost done. I plan on starting on the second paper tomorrow. I continue to enjoy the research work I am doing.

The trustees of the London Mennonite Centre met here this weekend so there was a bustle of activity around the house. I helped Barbara, the hostess, out a little with meals as she needed. I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with the trustees. It has been a real gift getting to know such a wide variety of people in my travels in London and the Prague.

Saturday, after sending in my paper, I met a friend at Covent Gardens. This is a part in the city known for its live performers. The weather in London has been splendid since I arrived, and the afternoon was a great chance to see a new bit of London and celebrate finishing my paper.

Wood Green Mennonite Church, where I have been attending did not meet today. Instead, we were encouraged to visit other Anabaptist communities around London. This morning I met another member, Chris, at the train station and we headed to services at the Bruederhof community. However, two stops out, the train ran into problems and we had to return to the main station. So, we decided to take the Tube and bus to get there. But by the time we arrived, we were horribly late and decided not to go. Chris noticed on the map of the area that churches were listed. So we walked around for a spell trying to find one that had a service at 11. Walking a little further from the Tube, we found a Quaker meeting and, low and behold, they were gathering in 15 min. It was the first time either of us had attended a meeting, but we both enjoyed the chance to quietly reflect for an hour. And, in the end, we did accomplish what we came to do; attend and Anabaptist-related congregation.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers. Peace.

FYI: The photo is of Westminster Abbey, NOT the Quaker meeting house. Just in case you were wondering...