Well, this is my inaugural launch into the blogging world. My brother Guy is a blogger extraordinaire and my sister Mindy is the techiest one in our bunch. I decided to jump in so that I can journal the experiences here and have your interaction along the way. The title of the blog, "Letters from the Field" just came to mind one day. Pastoral ministry is of course my calling and my chosen field. Further, I also I think of our ministry and this time in England particularly as time in the mission field of the Lord.
We arrived in Manchester, England at about 7:45am on Friday, May 30th. Addie did great on the plane ride but we are feeling the 6 hour time difference now. We were met with great Christian hospitality by three people from the churches we'll be serving here. They gave Bethany a bouquet of roses and took us to the manse (parsonage) where we are now. Our greeters were sweet, warm, hospitable people. They were just like the Methodist lay people I have known all my life.
We are catching up on sleep now but looking forward to tomorrow. We'll learn to drive on British roadways!
I'll share more later. God bless,
Tommy
5 comments:
Tommy - out of curiousity, I looked at your site to be welcomed with the first post! I can't wait to hear about your experiences and see pictures! We prayed for you guys off & on all day yesterday. So glad you made it okay and glad you were welcomed with such kindness!
Love you all - enjoy this opportunity!
SO glad the trip went well! I met Rev. North today and he seem VERY excited about all you will experience on your trip. Know we're praying for a wonderful experience while missing you here at home! Enjoy the cool weather!
Glad to hear you made the trip safely! Hope you enjoy your stay in England, but know that we will waiting for your return. Nathan was promoted last night to high school. He looked so nice in his tux! We were so proud of him.
Take care and we will continue to pray for all of you!
Tommy-Sounds like ya'll are off to a great start in England. We are already enjoying Rev. North's twinkling blue eyes and look forward to tomorrow's service. Jackie has plans for Linda!!!
It's Texas hot here already....enjoy the gentle climate and everything about your new (temporary:-)) congregation. Looking forward to further postings along the way.
Love to Bethany and Addie,
Anne
WOW, a blogger...I'm so impressed!! Glad to know that you've all made the trip safe & sound. Looking forward to more info regarding your travels and experiences. I'm so glad you have been given this opportunity. The weather here is miserably hot and sticky...enjoy whatever Manchester has to offer even if it's rain day to day. God's blessings to you all and love to you, Bethany & Addie. My best, Judy B
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