Pepperdine evenings
There are some 40 students who are participating in this years Pepperdine program here in Lausanne. 4 or 5 come to church on Sunday mornings, a brave crew who sings along in French, praying and listening to a worship which is indeed foreign to them.
About 2 months ago, Wife started inviting students over on Monday evenings for a meal. They’ve always been between 6 and 9, but tonight they were 15. It has been such a joy for me (and even for Wife, though it is a lot of work) just to sit at the table, ask them questions about their lives, studies, and recent travel experiences. I think they enjoy it too. They keep coming back. Of course, free food is a great draw.
We always have a “question” for the evening (favorite film, dessert, one person they’d like to meet… They always ask: What’s tonight’s question? Such excitement!) Tonight two of them brought their homework and another 3 hung out till late. I don’t know how much they got done, but it felt like home. Not just for them, but they represent a part of America that I miss.
November 20th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Some of my favorite ministry moments have been hosting teens and college students. Keeps us young … at heart, anyway.
November 21st, 2007 at 8:11 am
I am glad everyone is having a fun time, but from looking at these pictures, it looks like you are having everyone do some sobriety tests. :o)
November 23rd, 2007 at 9:53 pm
We missed you at the table here in Fresno.
–It’s good to be missed… One day we’ll be there…
November 25th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
My dear friend, Brady.
I bid you well. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of what your life is like; it is heartening to know you are a hospitable soul.
Yes, I would say that the pictures do suggest a field-sobriety test; or an all-out riot among signers for the deaf. I cannot tell, but I wish I could’ve been there.
Peace to you,
Bill Gnade
–THANKS for coming by, Bill. I wouldn’t let those kids leave the house without taking the test…