A Journey back in time

On sunday Rosy and I missioned along to CrossRoads again like we do, although this time it was far more exciting than a train trip.

I missioned my way on my bike to Rocco and Elvira's house (our smallgroup leaders...Rosy just reminded me of their names). I noted the other day that they were going to give us a ride. And how, their car is absolutely amazing! Its the oldest, crappest car i have ever been. Its sort of a tan/flash colour...pretty rusty...pretty vintage. In fact i think they mentioned that it was used in World War II or was it World War I? Either way, it was a pretty interesting trip. No seatbelts, pretty cramped in the back. One of the doors doesnt open. Simple frame to the car...the roof looks like its made of wood (but apparently the cars a convertible so the roof can come off)..lots of wires running everywhere in the car. You have to wipe the windows from condensation constantly. No car locks either. Rosy made a comment about 'nobody would want to steal it anyway'..Rocco didnt digest that comment too well. Hes in love with the car. He talks it up. He told us a few stories about how the car was ahead of its time because he could take the back seats out to fit in a large mirror...and the car had lights that popped out the front.We questioned about whether they had to get a warrant of fitness in holland..because we werent too sure whether the car would pass each time. But yes, it passes its warrant with flying colours. (Photo - Elvira huddled in the passenger seat..not much room in the car)

We got to church on time which was fantastic! The service was pretty interesting this week. It was like a celebration kind of service...lots of children dancing and singing songs. Not a really deep sermon..just three quick points on prayer. But it was good times. They had a great band playing who sung all the cool hillsongs songs like 'one way' that we sung at Apo all the time last year. Another homesick moment. I think the highlight was amusing myself my watching this wee blonde boy dance around to the songs and leap off the stage and stuff. He was pretty excited! Afterwards Rosy and I went to this 'Welcome coffee' thing. I hadnt seen it before. But it was great. We had a drink and some quality dutch snack food and got introduced to some of the elders of the church. Which was lovely. So good for people in the church to finally take interest in us and welcome us to the church. One of the ladies even took our details and is hopefully going to put us in contact with some other members of the church who live in Utrecht. Sounds promising.