Exciting times everyone!
I've been doing lots again...it's weird, everytime I sit down to do a blog I've forgotten everything I've done! Madness. So on Monday I did lots of reading which was really good and productivo. I went to do my tutoring in the evening. It may sound weird but I actually love the walk to and from tutoring...it's really long and up a hill on the way but it's really powerful and exciting to be walking through all these Madrid neighbourhoods. And there are often beautiful beautiful sunsets. Or stars. Oh I love stars. It's just so breath-taking out here. And the mountains, I love the mountains.
Yesterday I went to Balder to talk through my schedule. I'll be working with year 5 and 6 on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. I met Reyes, who is the lovely head of English. She's an absolute sweetheart. Then I came back and did some work for church and some more reading. Dan and Tamara were preparing for Sunday's worship so I butted in and sang with them :) Nice.
Then Dan drove Tamara and Me into the city and we went to a "reunion" for a new church plant that is starting in 2 weeks. It's so exciting. It's all in Spanish so I have to concerntrate hard but I was amazed at how we've all been brought together to Madrid to serve God. We're all foreigners really: 2 germans, 1 american, 1 french, 1 ecuadorian, 1 uruguay and 2 english :D but we're all excited to start this new spanish congregation. We need to think of a name and sort out who's going to do what (worship, teaching etc.) Anyway, I'm excited and came away from the meeting completely buzzing. And it was really late and the stars were out on my walk home.
What a winner.
Today I was at Balder (the school) in the morning, met my classes. They are all very cute. Except one of the year 6's said that I looked 34...and refused to believe that I am infact 18. Sad times. I'm looking forward to working there this year, should help with my spanish too. I have tutoring in Pozuelo tonight...lovely walk except it's Sooooo hot today. I may die half way up the hill.
On Saturday is the annual charity Paella Pow Wow (cooking contest and fun day type thing) so everyone's busy preparing for that. Except me because I'm blogging. Haha.
Sorry this is so long. Just quickly, I'm going to view a flat on Saturday and a room in a house on Sunday. Please will you all ask God which one I should live in? Cause I'm unsure at the moment. I'm hoping he'll make it really clear when I see them both.
Fin de cuenta :)
Pray for:
- No rain on saturday
- Clear guidance with regards to accomodation
- The new church plant.
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010
Hello everyone!
I've just had a super-fun weekend (if not rather tiring). On Friday I went to Tamara's for dinner with Tiffany (who's american and lovely) and Claudia (who I think is originally from Ecuador) and it was lovely lovely times. We spent most of the evening drinking Tinto de Verano and speaking Spanish which was really fun.
And we did some singing and dancing at some point too..."Life could be a dream (sh-boom)"
Nice.
On Saturday I went straight from Tamara's to meet a young guy at the station as he is new to town. We went to this youth event that was organized by another church where we played Waterballoon Volleyball which was funny. I didn't actually play cause I was filling the balloons but it was good to watch. Haha. And I met some of the lovely Mountainview Youth girls :) They like playing with my hair = I like them.
Then I stayed at Rob and Chris's and we watched Chick Flicks and cuddled their cute dog. Sunday morning was church which was really good. I sat with the young girls I met on Saturday which was sweet. We then had a band practice which was really good fun.
Umm...And I took the kids for a swim. Sweeeet. It's been a really good weekend. I need to work though now and I'm tireddddd *whine*
I'm going to be tutoring later...I also need to go shopping, get some supplies at some point.
In other news, my nails are getting very long. I think it's the sun :)
Love x
I've just had a super-fun weekend (if not rather tiring). On Friday I went to Tamara's for dinner with Tiffany (who's american and lovely) and Claudia (who I think is originally from Ecuador) and it was lovely lovely times. We spent most of the evening drinking Tinto de Verano and speaking Spanish which was really fun.
And we did some singing and dancing at some point too..."Life could be a dream (sh-boom)"
Nice.
On Saturday I went straight from Tamara's to meet a young guy at the station as he is new to town. We went to this youth event that was organized by another church where we played Waterballoon Volleyball which was funny. I didn't actually play cause I was filling the balloons but it was good to watch. Haha. And I met some of the lovely Mountainview Youth girls :) They like playing with my hair = I like them.
Then I stayed at Rob and Chris's and we watched Chick Flicks and cuddled their cute dog. Sunday morning was church which was really good. I sat with the young girls I met on Saturday which was sweet. We then had a band practice which was really good fun.
Umm...And I took the kids for a swim. Sweeeet. It's been a really good weekend. I need to work though now and I'm tireddddd *whine*
I'm going to be tutoring later...I also need to go shopping, get some supplies at some point.
In other news, my nails are getting very long. I think it's the sun :)
Love x
Friday, 10 September 2010
Busy bee
Hey ho!
Things are going well. I've been so busy I've hardly had the pazazz to catch up on the old blog. So this one may be a wee bit long. I had a good chat with Richard about my schedule, turns out Ima be bussyyyy.
There's talk about starting up a youth band (should be sweet), going to be doing a lot of worship and practicing. Also I'll be helping lead the youth, and possibly some preaching. But in the meantime, I have lots of studying to get on with, some bible stuff, some reading. I've also been going through song lists suggesting new songs for the coming term. Wicked.
Yesterday and the day before I met Alvaro (11) and Dani (13) the two boys who I'll be tutoring. They are both very sweet and I helped Alvaro with his biology and covering his books for the new term. Cute. They live in Pozuelo which I think is a lovely little pueblo. And they had Jelly Beans :D
The church planting meeting was cool. Very exciting stuff. There's a few young guys living in the centre of Madrid who will be starting up a Spanish speaking small group in October which I'm going to join. SWEET. It's all exciting.
Oh and I booked my flight to Porto with Alexandra for the 16th-18th of October. That should be awesome not only because we'll be leading worship in Portugal but also because I can hablar espanol with Alexandra.
This morning I was shown around Balder school and introduced to the staff. I will be starting work with them next Wednesday which will be a great opportunity as I will be in a spanish environment and hanging out with youngens (my fave).
I think that's all for now. I'm having so much fun. It's lovely and sunny! I miss my Mum, Julez and the Stupples muuuuuchos. So if you see them, give them a hug.
Love love love x
Things are going well. I've been so busy I've hardly had the pazazz to catch up on the old blog. So this one may be a wee bit long. I had a good chat with Richard about my schedule, turns out Ima be bussyyyy.
There's talk about starting up a youth band (should be sweet), going to be doing a lot of worship and practicing. Also I'll be helping lead the youth, and possibly some preaching. But in the meantime, I have lots of studying to get on with, some bible stuff, some reading. I've also been going through song lists suggesting new songs for the coming term. Wicked.
Yesterday and the day before I met Alvaro (11) and Dani (13) the two boys who I'll be tutoring. They are both very sweet and I helped Alvaro with his biology and covering his books for the new term. Cute. They live in Pozuelo which I think is a lovely little pueblo. And they had Jelly Beans :D
The church planting meeting was cool. Very exciting stuff. There's a few young guys living in the centre of Madrid who will be starting up a Spanish speaking small group in October which I'm going to join. SWEET. It's all exciting.
Oh and I booked my flight to Porto with Alexandra for the 16th-18th of October. That should be awesome not only because we'll be leading worship in Portugal but also because I can hablar espanol with Alexandra.
This morning I was shown around Balder school and introduced to the staff. I will be starting work with them next Wednesday which will be a great opportunity as I will be in a spanish environment and hanging out with youngens (my fave).
I think that's all for now. I'm having so much fun. It's lovely and sunny! I miss my Mum, Julez and the Stupples muuuuuchos. So if you see them, give them a hug.
Love love love x
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
Arrival
Hello everyone!
I arrived safely yesterday afternoon after a 2 hour delay of my flight. Thankfully I got my bag back and found Richard and the kids with no problemo :)
I've settled nicely into the attic room at the Wallace's and had a lovely evening yesterday chatting to the 3 younger children. They all seem to remember a scary amount of information about me from last year such as which pokemon cards I had...
Today I'm going to talk through my itinerary and such with Richard, this afternoon I'll meet the boys I will be tutoring. And I think there is some meeting at the Wallace's tonight about church planting...
That's all for now, when I get the hang of this blogging lark I'll try to upload a video.
Love Tori x
I arrived safely yesterday afternoon after a 2 hour delay of my flight. Thankfully I got my bag back and found Richard and the kids with no problemo :)
I've settled nicely into the attic room at the Wallace's and had a lovely evening yesterday chatting to the 3 younger children. They all seem to remember a scary amount of information about me from last year such as which pokemon cards I had...
Today I'm going to talk through my itinerary and such with Richard, this afternoon I'll meet the boys I will be tutoring. And I think there is some meeting at the Wallace's tonight about church planting...
That's all for now, when I get the hang of this blogging lark I'll try to upload a video.
Love Tori x
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Final Days
Life changing times are upon us. I'm scared and excited as I only have 1 day left in England.
Exodus 23 v 20
"See I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and bring you to the place I have prepared"
Yes! Speak to you all when I arrive on Tuesday afternoon :)
Exodus 23 v 20
"See I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and bring you to the place I have prepared"
Yes! Speak to you all when I arrive on Tuesday afternoon :)
Thursday, 5 August 2010
One Month...
Hey team,
Only one month until I'll be an official missionary! Exams are done, my gap year is well on it's way. I've been to Italy and to SUbmerge. Beautiful times.
Soul Survivor is next week. Results on 19th of August. Breakthrough on 3rd of September. Leaving on the 7th.
So there are amazing times waiting to be had :D
I still have some fundraising to be done. Hosting a fundraising afternoon tea on Saturday 3-5pm on the vicarage lawn (SO50 7BG). If you are able to sponsor me monthly or send me a one-off donation, head to www.christianassociates.org and choose "missionaries" and then find my name...Redding, Tori and my number 51815 so it goes straight to my account.
Wonderful. I just can't wait.
Tori x
Only one month until I'll be an official missionary! Exams are done, my gap year is well on it's way. I've been to Italy and to SUbmerge. Beautiful times.
Soul Survivor is next week. Results on 19th of August. Breakthrough on 3rd of September. Leaving on the 7th.
So there are amazing times waiting to be had :D
I still have some fundraising to be done. Hosting a fundraising afternoon tea on Saturday 3-5pm on the vicarage lawn (SO50 7BG). If you are able to sponsor me monthly or send me a one-off donation, head to www.christianassociates.org and choose "missionaries" and then find my name...Redding, Tori and my number 51815 so it goes straight to my account.
Wonderful. I just can't wait.
Tori x
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