We're in Belfast!

Hey everybody.  I know it’s been a long time since I last blogged so I’ll try and make this one count.  Life has been pretty good around here.  We’re really busy trying to get things ready to move back into the church sanctuary for Easter Sunday.  In case you didn’t know we have been having Sunday services in the church hall since we arrived in September, so this is a pretty big thing not only for the congregation but for us as well.  Personally I’m excited because they’re putting in a decent sound system, so the guitar group (which is sort of becoming a worship team) will be able to practice properly (there’s a hint of Northern Irish lingo for you).  Things are starting to wind down over here.  We just had our Boy’s Brigade (sort of like scouts, but more military themed) display night on Friday.  All of the parents turned out to see the show we’d put on.  The kids did a really decent job, and I won the “stick of doom” competition (a progressively rising bar one has to clear by jumping off of a small trampoline).  Thanks to all of my practice on the trampoline at home I can jump higher than anyone else in Tigers Bay.  We also had our last official Youth Club of the year on Saturday night.  Needless to say the schedule is clearing up nicely and I’ll have a bit more time to spend on un-official business.  I’m hoping to be able to spend some time around Tigers Bay just hanging out with our youth club kids, and spend a night a week at a park in case anyone wants to learn to play ultimate!  
Tonight is our first Palm Sunday Community Service at Holy Family Parish Church (the local catholic church).  We’re really hoping for a good cross-community turnout.  I’m really excited about it.  I get to play in a real praise band for the first time since I’ve been here.
We could definitely use some pray in the finishing strong category.  Homesickness has been pretty heavy this week.  It would be really easy for us to simply quit trying now that some of the programs we’re involved with are slowing down for the summer, but we really want to stay present here, however difficult it may be.  Needless to say we’re really looking forward to seeing all of you when we get home.  July 28 in case you were wondering.  We’ll be hanging around New London for most of August so make sure to come and see us!
Peace out Playas.
Kevin