Wow, I just realized the other day that I hadn't updated my blog in several months. Sorry 'bout that. I have several that I've started, but haven't finished or published yet.
Things are going very well here in Tallahassee. It's currently 41 degrees, with an expected low of 21 tonight...far too cold for what Florida ever should be. I am very glad I brought my winter clothes with me, as we were outside in the Student Union yesterday, in 30 degree weather.
Our students started classes on Tues., Jan. 4th. By now, most of them have their class schedules worked out and running fairly smoothly. Small group Bible studies started last week as well; we currently have 4 girls groups, 3 guys groups, and one co-ed group that meet on Monday or Tuesday nights. These small groups are very beneficial for our students because it allows them to connect with the other members as well as learn and grow in their walk with Christ.
As for the internship, we started theology classes this semester. So far, we have studied the trinity and the incarnation of Christ. Both topics were very interesting and stimulated a lot of discussion. I'm excited to continue with these theology classes and learn more about the other topics we'll cover. We also are continuing on with our book reports and on-line classes; I'm currently taking a class on the Prison Epistles, which include the books of Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and Philemon. I have one more class after this one to take before I'll be able to apply to become a certified minister.
We have moved our weekly meetings back on campus this semester. The move has been very beneficial for our students. The first week we were there, we had nearly 80 students. It's also been beneficial for our students who have late classes that get out around 8pm. They can still come to Chi Alpha Live after class instead of trying to drive to our building. We also have a group of students that decided to hand out flyers and let other students know about our meeting on Thursday nights about an hour before the meeting starts.
One last update, we are currently planning two mission trips: one during Spring Break to University of Alabama and the second to Nicaragua in May. At U of A, we will be working with their Chi Alpha, doing outreach on campus and planning events with them. In Nicaragua, we will be working with a missionary there, doing some work in the capital city of Managua, helping with whatever they need us to do. I'm very excited about both of these trips and can't wait to see what God is going to do!
