What’s up guys!
January flew by! Lots of fun things happened. Here are a couple:
I got to serve in the children’s ministry. I helped corral a bunch of 4th/5th grade boys and guide them through deep theological questions such as why Jesus was baptized, and what a catechism is. (Did I spell that right?). Also, the kids have the liturgy memorized!!! We are raising up a formidable force of young Anglicans.
I led my Roundtable this week. I really enjoyed hearing everyone's perspectives! We talked about Gossip vs Honor. We talked about when we are tempted to gossip, how to ask for guidance without it being gossip, and how to protect our hearts from hardening against others. We also talked about showing honor, mercy, and grace to each other. We talked about how David refused to harm Saul (God’s anointed), and how that is the same radical love that God shows us every day. We wrapped it up with a thing we did at Virginia Tech BYX called “Hats Off”. It is an exercise in “outdoing each other in showing honor” where we raise our hand and say something about others in the room to honor them. It’s one of those things that could go all night, and is really uplifting for everyone around.
Fishing update: I have been honing my skills as a long-distance surf caster by learning from the best. Bryan and I went to the Raleigh Fishing Expo. I got to attend a seminar hosted by the US Surf Casting Team. These guys are absolute tanks. They can chuck 5 ounces of lead 850+ feet. I also learned a ton about old drum fishing on the Pamlico Sound. I can’t wait until Spring!
Until next time,
Josh