This past week has been amazing. Let me tell you about something really cool I got to be a part of. Every year, Pastor Jordan does something called “Seeing the Invisible” where he buys a Christmas gift for every one of the first year students. It’s not an ordinary gift, but it is one that reflects something about them and encourages them, while challenging them at the same time. From Tuesday to Friday, outside of my regular classes I got to help PJ buy and put together the gifts for all 42 students. Wednesday night was an all nighter, and on Friday night I was up until 4 am… but it was so worth it! During chapel on Thursday and Friday, PJ presented the gifts one by one and their explanation. A lot of people were inspired, and many cried. It was so cool to be a part of something that really affected each and everyone of their lives. All the late nights and long hours were worth it, and I feel privileged to be a part of it!

     Later on Friday a few of us went out to Starbucks just to talk about what God was doing in our lives. It was so cool to just connect, and even though I was so tired, it was nice just to be inspired by what the Lord is doing in my friends.


     On Saturday I think I was a little exhausted from not sleeping, because I woke up with a cold and the flu. I decided to take a sick day and I slept the whole day away!

     On Sunday we had our Scrooge performance at the church, morning and night. It was a great show, and so many visitors came and were saved. I’m learning that hard work really does pay off, and God honored all of the Scrooge team’s efforts.

     Monday was a nice day off. We have our trimester exam this week as well as a Southeastern test, so the majority of the day was spent studying. We had our second year Christmas party at PJ’s that night too, so I went to that and had fun with my class.

     There is only a few more days and then on Saturday, I go home! I’m so excited to see everyone, but until then I’m going to study hard and enjoy my last few days here before Christmas!