Church at Don Camillo Center and afternoon in Neuchatel
Today began with a beautiful church service with the Don Camillo Community. They were very nice to us by singing and preaching in English. Pastor Heiner illustrated his sermon based on the healing of the deaf and mute man found in Mark Chapter 7.
After a time of fellowship and lunch we headed out for an afternoon in the city of Neuchatel - the buildings in the old town are made of a yellow sandstone making them look like they are carved out of butter!
Here are some reflections from Swiss Travelers:
Privet (informal hello in Russian) to all you Magyars, New Yorkers, and everyone on the home front! I have had a glorious day today; first I attended a very powerful Church service in which the preacher, Herr Heiner Schubert demonstrated a story about a deaf boy in the book of Mark through many skillful drawings; every one of us was amazed at his skill in cartoon drawing. After the service, we ate lunch and swiftly strolled to the train station to meet our train to Neuchatel on time. When we arrived at Neuchatel, we tossed and kicked around a tennis ball while Miss Wilderman (and Mr. Kelley?) booked us flight tickets for Wednesday. While we played with the tennis ball, some very interesting things happened: on several occasions I almost hit someone with the ball; the other notable thing that occurred was when the ball rolled over to feet of several teenagers who were waiting. The four boys joined our fun for a little bit until it was time for us to leave. As we left, I overheard in their conversation, the word
Kitaj (kee-TI), which means China in Russian; for a moment I listened to what they were saying, and though I could make non of it out, their accents give me strong confidence that they either Russian, Ukrainian, or Belorussian. After a short time touring an old Church and walking along a castle wall, we split into small groups and went our separate ways; the whole of this time I was with Angelina. The two of us had a wonderful stroll about the city, seeing many cool things including a large gold colored figure of Buddha, and a blue minicooper with a British flag painted on top. At one point, we stopped for coffee at a small café, and stayed there for a while before continuing our Neuchâtel adventure. My favorite part of the day was my adventure with Angie.
~Brother Connor
, Aniyeong, Hi, Howdy, pick or choose your greeting, doesn't matter to me. Choose one that I didn't even write, if you'd like :b today was eventful, indeed. We were able to attend the Don Camillo Community's church service, and I was delightfully surprised that it was English. Miss Wilderman prepared us for it to be in Swiss- German. She must have known it'd be in English- what a trickster, Miss Wilderman. Afterwards, we were able to talk to the people here, which I really enjoyed for I liked getting to know them a little better. We always begin our day RUSHING to the train station, in fear we'll miss it. We haven't so far, and knock on wood, we don't. Our adventure brought us to the old town of Neuchatel. Since it was Sunday, the shops were closed, but the town was historical, and the architecture of the buildings were a lovely thing to see. The town of Neuchatel had their buildings constructed out limestone, and the town also had the largest lake in Switzerland! We took a tiny, tiny, tiny hike up to the top of the town to see the church of Neuchatel. Bummer, that we only had to hike one set up stairs :b Later, I strolled the town with Connor, and our time together consisted of enjoying coffee outside of a café and taking pictures with Buddha (taking note that he was very jolly looking, and very well-fed ^.^). I can't really get myself to believe that it's already been seven days...
::}~ Lina
Sup peeps. Today has been swell we were blessed with a stellar artistic rendering of the healing of a deaf child in the gospel of Mark. This Bible reference, of course reminded me of one of my very best friends in the entire world... I love you Luke and you not being here witch me renders my very being to shreds and keeps me awake through all hours of the night with such a hopeless ache in my spirit that I long for the rising of the sun and the distracting toil which comes with it </3. Anyway Will and I have been spending any and all of our free time having a lot of fun running around, jumping on things, and doing all of the other things that usually occupy our lunch hours at school and the work and the touring have also been loads of fun. (Will) Hey y'all. Along with the lovely touring and beautiful landscape, Switzerland and it's people offer a lot of cleanliness and glow with hospitality; especially here at the Don Camillo Center. It's going well here and I pray so for everybody else. (To Luke) I do also miss you too, although it may not mean as much. Ethan and I are surviving with a healthy variety of tree climbing and while touring; jumping over things. Bye...
;) Dueces, Py (Ethan) and Will
Dear Ye,
One of my recreational goals was to buy a cup of Swiss Mocha (and drink it). Lamentably, discovered that such a thing doesn't exist! It really isn't a beverage they drink or make here. On a far different note, I read something truly inspiring. Here at Don Camillo, there is a library filled with books that God could use to help guests here grow in their faith. I read some of a biography of C.H. Spurgeon, and learned that he became a minister at the age of...seventeen!! Lord, how marvelous You are at raising up young saints for Your mission. May You continue the great work You've started in the hearts of these JRHS students. In Christ's name, amen.
