CU Houseparty

That time of year again, when the Christan Union head off to the country for a weekend of fun, frolics, food and fellowship.

Houseparty is an age old tradition of Christian Unions to escape to the country for a weekend, to spend time getting to know one another and learning about God's word.  And play games, of course.

We have had the privilege of being able to go each year of university, so it was a honor to be asked to return this year to help out and cater for the 60 odd students who went (I mean around 60 students, not that there were 60 strange students there).

It was a blessing that everything run smoothly in the kitchen, and I'm grateful for the helpful hands.  Neither of us have catered full meals for that number of people before, so the challenge was great!

I hope everyone had a great time, and got a lot out of the teachings and the studies.

Thank you for having us!

Freya May

Our last ever CU meeting...

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

- Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

This was the message that the speaker brought to us last night.  The talk was on prayer, and trust and, especially for those of us who are leaving this year, the future.

This talk really hit me, some of you will know that my future plans are all messy at the moment.  Dave and I are waiting to here where he is being placed, and until then we don't know which town we'll be living in, which makes house and job hunting difficult.  Additionally, I'm confused about the path God is planning for my life and career. 

And I am not the kind of person who is comfortable living in a world with no plans.  Half the time, I don't mind if they work out exactly, but the comfort of having a plan for my life is something I've come to rely on.

So, this talk, it encouraged me, but frightened me.  I know the Lord has plans for me, but I WISH he'd share them soon.  I'm out of my comfort zone.  I don't like it.  But there we go. I have to learn to be patient, wait on God, wait on his plans and trust that it will be reveled to me at the right time.  God, help me, please.

Freya May