Last week I ended by speculating the upcoming week would have a more regular pattern. I guess that happened. Stephen has been with us, so that has made it different, but it's been nice to have him around. It looks like this fall will consist of a Sunday School class on worship, meeting with our… Continue reading September 19, 2021 — Regular Pattern?
September 12, 2021 — Family Focus
I taught the second in my series on worship in the adult Sunday School class this morning. I got one compliment again! I also got a bundle of questions and comments. Those are good, too. Right? I dedicated last week to recovery from our week away, preparation for the fall, and family. The memorial service… Continue reading September 12, 2021 — Family Focus
September 5, 2021 — Preparation
My task last week was to prepare for the adult Sunday School class which I will be teaching this fall. I spent the best part of each day formulating the course outline and preparing the lessons. I completed the outline, although I am sure I will make adjustments as I go, and I completed 4½… Continue reading September 5, 2021 — Preparation
August 29, 2021 – Interlude
Monday was packed! Staples was able to print the family newsletters. Meanwhile Ruth and I kept appointments and got ready for a visit to our grandchildren. We got the letters in the mail just as we were leaving for our visit. This week is dedicated to preparing my Sunday School class on worship. I begin… Continue reading August 29, 2021 – Interlude
August 22, 2021 – Not Done Yet
We had our “final interview” on Friday. but that’s not the last step in getting overseas. The interview went well and the agency expects to approve us, but a few things need to happen first. Apparently we tried to compress a several-year process into several months. Normally people visit a prospective destination before they apply.… Continue reading August 22, 2021 – Not Done Yet
August 15, 2021 – On the Precipice
Ruth and I had our second interview with the agency to which we are applying. It was long – 3.5 hours! – but seemed to go well. We are cleared to proceed to the final interview, which is scheduled for this Friday – the same day our employment would begin. We feel propelled into the… Continue reading August 15, 2021 – On the Precipice
August 8, 2021 – Waiting
On Friday Ruth and I had our first interview with an official in the agency to which we are applying. We had a pleasant chat for an hour and a half, at the end of which we received some new information. The starting date for the job for which we are applying is August 20… Continue reading August 8, 2021 – Waiting
August 1, 2021 – Zooming Again
No tests last week. Whew! I received one on Monday, but it was in Spanish and it was a mistake. Twice we Zoomed with our potential overseas partners to get to know each other as best as possible in this season of COVID lockdowns. Ruth and I also “zoomed” down to Philadelphia for a few… Continue reading August 1, 2021 – Zooming Again
July 25, 2021 – Testing!
We’re being tested! Two weeks ago Ruth and I decided to apply with an agency for an overseas job, and that week was filled with completing application materials. We worked hard, and were glad to have finished the application by the end of the week. Then came the tests. Last week we were sent a… Continue reading July 25, 2021 – Testing!
July 18, 2021 — Application!
Ruth and I decided to keep moving toward an overseas assignment. A week and a half ago we had a very profitable Zoom conference with our potential overseas partners, and last Tuesday we Zoomed with a recruiter in the U.S. We are not yet ready to commit to anything, but we have decided to proceed… Continue reading July 18, 2021 — Application!
