Cheers from England - Lindsey

Tamworth Tribune
The Life and Times of Lindsey Vol. 1

Church Life
From the moment that I set foot in Tamworth, I have been running around. Jon’s (my boss) motto “Live free or die hard” has been the driving force! (He’s very into movies if you didn’t follow the movie quote motto) Matt, my partner in crime, and I have been running Fun on Friday, Coffee Bar, and Super Saturday events. They are an opportunity for the youth to get together, play a few games, eat a few snacks and worship together. Between all the kids, the parent volunteers and the other members of the church community, I have been welcomed with open arms. I have been invited to several homes for tea, a chat, and even some card games!! The kids have already managed to make me feel at home with their friendly banter about American football being for wimps and their genuine shock that I don’t own a gun. They remind me everyday why I decided to do this for a year of my life. Their belief in God and hope for their future is inspiring and so pure. Their faith gives me hope. What a blessing they all are! As I am beginning to get my footing in my new life for this year, I am really looking forward to all the fun that I am going to be able to have with these kids and the other leaders. We are already planning awareness activities like homeless sleepouts and Slum Survivor as well as finding out ways that we can bring the group closer together and closer in their relationship with God. I can’t wait for the journey!

New British Vocab
Knackered/Shattered = really tired
Tea = either a hot drink or supper
White Coffee = coffee with milk
Courgette = Zucchini
Chemist = Pharmacist
Pram = stroller
Pants = Underwear (this one is particularly embaressing)
Mackintosch = poncho

Highlights
1. Jess’ Birthday meals
(Ice cream sundaes, and take-away Chinese food)
2. Seeing Prince Charles
(He was in town for the merging of 3 military units)
3. Trip to Tamworth Castle
(First ever castle visit with Matt – the other youth worker)
4. Working with the Youth
(What a great excuse to sing, color, and other silliness!)
5. Drayton Manor
(Rollercoasters & Water rides…enough said!)
6. Chatsworth House
(Used in Pride and Prejudice…fountains, and gardens, and glamour..OH MY!)
7. TFG Orientation(Old friends + LOADS of new ones = tons of laughs & memories!)

To Ponder….
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
~Jeremiah 29: 11-13~