What's goin on?

It's been a very productive week! We got home from Barcelona at midnight-thirty on Sunday and the next morning I was on a train to Aberdeen to meet with Sarah Malcolm (Director of Radiate--Chi Alpha--Aberdeen). This was the first time we've been able to meet since she agreed to mentor me back in April. I already consider her a trusted friend; I appreciate most her wisdom and authenticity. Not only that, but she will surely be an extremely great help as Dave and I seek to start this new student ministry in Edinburgh!

Our chats helped me put to words some core convictions that I have developed since being here in Edinburgh. Briefly stated, I am increasingly committed to the idea that we, as Christians, must be people of action, catalysts for change. As Tony says it, 'Church is a verb.'

So what are we DOING? What are we doing to generously and selflessly love and serve our community? What are we doing to protect and respect the environment, His creation? What are we doing to fight injustice, in our backyard and on a global scale? What are we doing to deepen our relationships with others and with Him?

These are just a few of the many questions tumbling through my head these days.

On another note, Eikon is looking to launch a bit of a publicity campaign, for which we are putting together various materials, including an ad in a free local newspaper ('The Skinny') and some new showcards (pictured).

Our much loved intern, Sarah Penrod, has officially completed her internship with us! In fact, tonight was her last night of work at the hostel! She has done remarkably well here and has been such a blessing to me and to us. Kim, her older sister, is flying in tomorrow and will stay with us for a week while she and Sarah enjoy the city as tourists.

Also flying in tomorrow is Calvary's own Liz Davidson, who is coming to work with Eikon for a couple weeks, offering to help in any way she can; we are excited to have her with us!