Staff Update:
My first staff meeting with the area team was a week or so ago, and at it we spent a lot of time catching up with each other since we are almost all at different schools. The “share time” was structured like this: tell us an awkward or crazy moment with students. Lots of laughs and genuine sharing of hearts as well. I didn’t really know what story to tell– granted, I’ve been full time on campus for all of one week by this point– most of my interactions with students have been typical ministry times (being a part of a planning team, one on one discipleship, etc). I definitely enjoy my time on campus, but wouldn’t call it amazingly fun. So the question got me wondering when my silly/fun moments were going to come!
Well…. cue feisty music, argyle socks and bowling shoes. On a Sunday night at 9pm we took a big group bowling. The soundtrack playing was reminiscent of a middle school dance, and the slick bowling shoes allowed for some sweet dance moves! As usual, I got a few strikes per game, as well as a few — (zeroes). Total scores were pretty sad… 54 then 37. I did not bowl a third game. Piano players don’t like contorting their fingers and wrists like that.
At the end of my games, I wanted to foster some more community time, so I told everyone to meet at Sonic when they were done with their 3rd/4th games. A student and I left early to reserve spots and hilarity ensued. We drove a couple of miles down the road trying to find it… turned around and decided to go to the Wawa instead (Annie, send me that gift card!!)… drove back to the bowling alley to tell everyone about the new plan (Wawa instead of Sonic) only to discover the Sonic was directly across the street, closed. So we descended upon Wawa, made our own milkshakes, participated in general tomfoolery, and were eventually asked to leave. Pretty fun!
It was fun to invite several international students into this evening, and some of them have since signed up for our fall conference “222″! Please pray for all those who will be in the “Following Jesus” track as well as our time together as an ODU chapter, and the times of corporate worship.
