God is good...All the time!
Today I went to the first meeting of a Bible study offered through the Chapel on base. None of the people I knew at the school were going to go, and when I called to sign up, the lady said that there were only about 8 people. So I was off to meet some strangers. :) I thought it might be nice to meet some people who weren't teachers since almost everyone I know seems to be employed by a school.
When I got there, one of the other middle school teachers was walking in. I'd never talked to her, but I recognized her and she seemed nice. So we walked in together and there were two people already there, both of whom I recognized as teachers at the middle school. We chatted and then another middle school teacher showed up. It turns out that of the 8 people, 6 are teachers at the middle school, one is a Special Ed assessor and the other teaches English in a Japanese school. I guess God decided that getting to know non-teachers is one change I don't have to make right now. :)
The books hadn't come in yet (Experiencing God), so we spent the time introducing ourselves and giving testimonies. They seem like great women (okay, one is a bit wacky), and it felt like a little taste of home to be talking to other believers and sharing what we have learned in our walk with the Lord. It was a good mix of ages and single/married people, so I am really, really excited! Now I just have to decide which church service to attend. I've been to the generic protestant service at 9 am (very traditional) and the contemporary service at 5:30 pm (loved the music). I was going to go to the Gospel praise service as noon on the weekend of the typhoon, but church was cancelled, so I still want to visit that one, just to see. I am still trying to figure out the Chaplains and if they know what they are talking about. :)
Okay...gotta go figure out what I am going to teach tomorrow. OH! I got observed today. I was totally and completely nervous (I'm sure you are all shocked, but give me a break - I've only been observed for the first time once before!), but it went well. Of course, I picked my second class on B day so I'd taught the lesson 3 times before the principal got to see it and I'd worked out the kinks. But I did fine and I am just so glad it is over. Mary had at least two pages of notes by the time she left, so I'm really curious about what she has to say in the post-observation conference tomorrow.
When I got there, one of the other middle school teachers was walking in. I'd never talked to her, but I recognized her and she seemed nice. So we walked in together and there were two people already there, both of whom I recognized as teachers at the middle school. We chatted and then another middle school teacher showed up. It turns out that of the 8 people, 6 are teachers at the middle school, one is a Special Ed assessor and the other teaches English in a Japanese school. I guess God decided that getting to know non-teachers is one change I don't have to make right now. :)
The books hadn't come in yet (Experiencing God), so we spent the time introducing ourselves and giving testimonies. They seem like great women (okay, one is a bit wacky), and it felt like a little taste of home to be talking to other believers and sharing what we have learned in our walk with the Lord. It was a good mix of ages and single/married people, so I am really, really excited! Now I just have to decide which church service to attend. I've been to the generic protestant service at 9 am (very traditional) and the contemporary service at 5:30 pm (loved the music). I was going to go to the Gospel praise service as noon on the weekend of the typhoon, but church was cancelled, so I still want to visit that one, just to see. I am still trying to figure out the Chaplains and if they know what they are talking about. :)
Okay...gotta go figure out what I am going to teach tomorrow. OH! I got observed today. I was totally and completely nervous (I'm sure you are all shocked, but give me a break - I've only been observed for the first time once before!), but it went well. Of course, I picked my second class on B day so I'd taught the lesson 3 times before the principal got to see it and I'd worked out the kinks. But I did fine and I am just so glad it is over. Mary had at least two pages of notes by the time she left, so I'm really curious about what she has to say in the post-observation conference tomorrow.
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All the time...God is good
I was wondering how you were going to be able to find a way to get together with other believers in Japan.
Maybe the reason you liked the people at the school is that they are Christians.
I know you can worship God without a church but it is so much better when you are around other believers.
"God is good...All the time!" I first heard this used by Tony Evans in one of his wonderful sermons. Through out the whole thing whenever he would say, "God is good!" he'd have the crowd shout back, "All the time!" and then when he would say "All the time?" we'd shout, "God is good!" After all these years when i saw your caption I automatically said "All the time...God is Good!" What a great speaker! Of course it helps that it's a great line and very true! Enjoy your group. Keep an eye on the wacky one, they sometimes come up with the most interesting insights, though very back door. lol
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