Three days of good-byes

We're in the process of unplugging ourselves and turning the pieces we've been carrying for the past two weeks back over to the local leadership. As we wrapped up Fused, the featured speaker was the local youth worker. We've pointed the students to the local churches. S. is connected with a mentor here.

We said many goodbyes after Fused. We said more last night as the Northern Irish folks moved out of Murlough House. We'll say more after church this morning. And more still after the evening celebration. Then, it's packing and off at half-four in the morning.

It's been a wonderful time. There is a growing sense of belonging here as the relationships have multiplied through a myriad of conversations. I am so looking forward to seeing my family soon. I look forward to diving back into the ministry at Southland after two weeks away. I have a new appreciation for all that we are able to do in the place God has planted me for ministry. My prayers will continue to resonate for this land of County Down - the people of Dundrum, Newcastle, Ballynahinch, Belfast, Castlewellan, and Clough. God is moving.

Please pray for the unity of the believers and for God's glory ot be seen here in Northern Ireland.