The weekend has been an exciting one. I experienced many firsts in my life and got to know a ton of new people. I am sad to report to you the Seahawks lost and are now out of the playoffs for the NFC Championship. Sad day, although, I am happy to report that the Cowboys lost and the Pats are taking it all the way. Back in the UK, however, life is not based on NFL football, shocking I know. This past weekend I went to the London Eye. This structure is almost 500 feet tall and is pretty much a giant ferris wheel, except that instead of the little swing seats it has these bubbles that can fit about 25 people. Luckily, no rain while we were on it, a very rare thing for London. The scenes were beautiful and lovely. I saw right down the Thames, many buildings I did not recognize, and Big Ben. After leaving the rather tall contraption, we headed down the road and walked all the way to Piccadilly Circus. Since we were in a tour, there was not much time for exploring, but I will be sure to do that in these coming weeks. I forgot to mention that I took my first trip on public transportation here, using the tube to get there and the bus to get back. Wonderful! Very clean and logical process. I am hoping I can get the hang of it.
The other highlight of my week was yesterday, Sunday. Every good Christian knows their favorite thing about Sunday is church, so I was excited to attend here in London. In the morning I went to Hillsong. The service is downtown London at the Dominion Theatre. HUGE! Hillsong comes from the Hillsong in Sydney, Australia. Lots and lots of worship music that people sing in church all over the world comes from both churches. Well it was wonderful, just a true blessing to be in London at their worship. Church #2 was an evening service at HTB, Holy Trinity Brompton which is less than five minutes away from our house. Another amazing service. The building was smaller but just as lively, we sat with all of the college students and it was wonderful fellowship. The worship leader for that church is Tim Hughes, another artist that has written the music that my church at home and in Malibu sing. What a huge blessing to attend this service. The pastor at htb was a great, very postmodern kind of preaching. Finally, Church #3 was house church. It is actually run by our faculty here at the Pepperdine house in the flat at the top of the stairs. This semester we are studying C.S. Lewis' book Mere Christianity. We sang, ate dessert, and discussed. So I was pretty churched out for the day but had lots of wonderful experiences.
I am starting classes this Monday morning. I'll let you all know how they go! Cheers!
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Wow! Three church services...hope you could stay awake - something your brother has trouble doing.
Thanks for the fun info about what you are doing! We love you, Love Mom
Becky, we you go to HTB try to meet Nicky Gumbel who started the Alpha course. Sounds great you adventures. Have a good first week. Love, DAD
Hi Becky! cameron wants to try out the ferris wheel! It sounds like the beginning of a huge adventure. I'm so glad we can check in with you this way. I'm so glad things are starting out well. -Kristina
Becky - It's so wonderful to keep up with you this way! Thanks for doing the blog. Love, Nancy
Love you, Miss you and the girls send hugs and kisses
Becky, What a treat to finally read your "stuff". I had to do it at your parents house becasue I still can't figure out how to get my computer to work though! It's 10:30 PM and I'm visiting with your mom becuase your dad took Danny to his office to put stitches in his foot. My kid's a clutz! Your dad is a lifesaver! It sound's like London is treating you well-we're very proud of you!
Take care,
Scott Stokes
I miss you. I'm glad things are well so far. i'm nervous and excited to leave for Argentina.
Hi Becky,we just got back from sunny AZ. What fun to get caught up on your adventure! Your classes sound interesting and church #3 a great way to start the week.
Love you, Leah
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