Day 3

Taylor:

I got to sleep in today as I was not due to the school until the SU Group (bible study) that met during lunch period. After getting ready for the day, I walked to the school and got into the flow of things. After the SU group, I went to my first class of the day--the second-year RMPS (religious models and philosophical studies) class. This was my second day interacting with the students of this class. For this class, we continued to look in Matthew 21 in which Jesus cleansed the temple. The teacher asked that I give a brief interpretation of the point of this passage. I began with my own words, but by the end of my talk, I felt that no longer were my words coming out; rather, God was placing words in my mouth that He wanted spoken to these students.

After the discussion of Matthew 21: 12 through 14, the class was separated into four groups and each group was tasked to look at the cases of four famous Christians. Again, I was able to interact with the students and speak with them about the meaning of "being Christian" as well as why I believed what it is I believe. Evolving from this discussion came me moving to the head of the classroom and fielding questions from the students. Imagine 20 twelve/thirteen year olds simultaneously asking questions ranging from "Where are you from?" to "What's your favorite sport?" to "Have you met/do you like Justin Bieber?" It. Was. Chaos! It was quite enjoyable though. My favorite question of the day was "Why are you here in East Kilbride?" These kids are hungry! That said, I would ask for continued prayer for openness of the minds and hearts of the students we are interacting with at in the high school as well as wisdom for the three of us as we continue sharing ourselves and our relationships with Christ with these students.

Rosie:

Some of my classes ended up not meeting today, so I was only in one class. However, I enjoyed the time off, and was able to spend some time reading Crazy Love. SU (scripture union) went well, we spent time meditating on the helmet of salvation in Ephesians 6 and talking about what it might/we should protect our minds against. Tonight we helped out a Champions, Calderwood's program for 5-8 year olds. Those kids had so much energy! We played "dodgey" ball, duck-duck-goose, and ships and sailors, then we had snack, and we concluded with me having a chat with the kids about why we are here in Scotland.

Alex Jane:
    Today has been another wonderful day in beautiful Scotland! :) Today I got to go and sit in the RMPS classes where they watched a clip of "Jesus as Superstar" which is like Taylor had mentioned a somewhat Opera/ musical of the story of Jesus cleansing the temple. it was actually rather different but the students seemed to have gotten the point very well! They have so many questions about American which I absolutely love because it then gives myself an opportunity to ask questions about themselves as well.
   We also got the opportunity to lead the SU group today which dealt with the "Helmet of Salvation" when getting dressed with the full armour of God. After talking to the students and getting to dive a little deeper in their lives and what trials they are faced with I am so excited to see what transformations God has planned. :) I just love that His plan is so much greater then mine and I must say that I mine is rather large!
  Later on tonight we got to play with the little kids in the Champions bible study... there is just something about being around these kids that can just put a smile on your face. These children shared with us their few of the crucifixion and the a presentation of the Gospel. I just love being around Children that are so pure of heart and it is a great reminder that there is something so pure in having a childlike faith.
  We were greeted by Karen for dinner tonight and she served us faijitas :) We sat around and had a wonderful chat just about anything and everything. Fellowship is so wonderful and has its way to re-energize and get you ready for the next day. New day...new task... more glory :)
Untill next time...