New sights, new sounds, new...COUNTRY!

We arrived in Glasgow last Wednesday! Our flights went very smoothly and the journey was quite an easy one Praise God! 

This week we have spent most of our of time catching up on sleep, getting somewhat acquainted with the city, meeting lots of people from the church, and looking for a flat. We found a great flat for a decent price that was fully furnished. It is a little bit of a walk to shops, public transportation, and the church, but nothing too far or unmanageable. We will hopefully be moving in by the end of the week and hope to start a "normal" work routine next week. We've met a lot of great people; Glaswegians are extremely friendly and like American accents which works in our favor:)

Lesson of the Week
If you know me very well you will know that transitions are not easy for me. Saying good-bye is difficult, meeting new people is difficult, and I get overwhelmed by new circumstances pretty easily. So needless to say this past week has been a challenging one for me. However when I think back to how God has been faithful in the past I am encouraged. 

When we moved to Rochester it wasn't easy. I didn't know anyone besides Ben's family and it took quite awhile for me to make friends and feel at home in Rochester. Now when I think our time spent in Rochester I think of the place where God changed me and grew me in so many ways and where I have so many godly friends that have made such a lasting impact on my life. And that was just a small step of faith to move to Rochester. I am confident that although this year may be difficult, God is going to do so much in our lives and grow us in ways I can't even imagine. In that sense I hope it is just as hard to leave Glasgow as it was to leave Rochester. 

In the difficult times I am reminded to remain faithful to God's calling in my life, and to surrender my fears and anxieties of being in a new place at the cross and trust in what God is doing. Easter Sunday was a perfect day to leave Rochester with such a great reminder of why we moved to Glasgow. We want the whole world to know that Jesus Christ is alive!

1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."

Prayer Requests
-For our bank accounts to get set up so we can have access to our money
-To build lasting relationships 
-For boldness as we share Christ with those around us
-New birth in the city of Glasgow

Highlight of the Week
-Worshipping with the people of Harvest Glasgow for the first time
-Seeing Prince William and Princess Kate...twice!...well their motorcade


We will be updating our blog every Wednesday so stay tuned. Ben and I will be rotating from week to week!

You are loved! 
Ben, Dani, and baby Arant