Chapel Group Thanksgiving

This past week we helped Chapel Group (the young adult ministry at St. Marks Church) put on a thanksgiving meal event. Over 70 students from all across Dublin gathered for amazing food, games, music, and giveaways. It was a wonderful evening of hanging out with new and old friends.

Katy, a few ladies in the church, and several students cooked all the food and served it up buffet style. One of the students looked at the food line and said, "That's more food than we'll ever be able to eat." I looked her in the eye and said, "Now it's Thanksgiving."

Seriously, we were very thankful this past week for opportunities God has given us to connect with students and help serve ministries such as Chapel Group. We are thankful they allowed us to come alongside them and help out.
Thank you for all of you who pray and give to bless students here in Dublin. As we enter this Christmas season, with two big student events coming up, we ask for continued prayers. We pray you have a wonderful holiday season full of joy with friends and family.

10 Things - Thanksgiving 2013

Here are ten things for which we are thankful...

1. Eden. Only just over four months old and he has already been a tremendous blessing to our lives.

2. Family. Their love and support has carried us through our lives, but have been especially important this past year and a half living in Ireland.

3. Supporters. Those of you who pray and give so that we can be in Ireland, we are so grateful and thank God for you.

4. The Bridge. Even from across an ocean, our church family continues to go above and beyond to love and support us.

5. St. Marks. You have been a loving, welcoming, supportive church family here in Dublin. We're so grateful for you all.

6. Jools Hamilton. You've been such a blessing to us. You've been a guide to campus ministry. You've been an open door welcoming us in with open arms. And most importantly you've been a friend.

7. Students. For all of you we've had an opportunity to get to know (too many to name), thank you for allowing Katy, Eden, and me into your lives. You've been so welcoming, caring, and have taught us so much.

8. Brent and Lori Enget (and girls). You have been an unbelievable help in our transition to Ireland. Culturally, practically, emotionally...we could not have gotten through the first year and a half without you guys. We're grateful for your friendship.

9. AGI. Thank you national leadership team for believing in university ministry. Thank you for allowing us into to your beautiful country. It is an honor to serve you. Excited for the decades to come.

10. God. Really, God should be thanked first...and last...and everywhere in between. God is our rock and our salvation. He is our truth when we're not sure what is true. He is our father, our judge, and our general. He has been loving, faithful, and always on-time. We are honored to serve his will in Dublin, Ireland. 

Blessings to you all and Happy Thanksgiving.

Blake, Katy, and Eden