"The One He Wrote The Other Day."

This week has been a busy one. I finally got to direct on Monday. It went pretty well, there was a few hiccups with the equipment that in turn messed up a few of the shots I had put live on the screens.  But I actually think it's something I really want to work more on in the future. I just realized the other day that I am spending most of the services behind cameras instead of actually attending now a days. However, it is nice when I do get to sit in.

Father's day was this week as well, though apparently it's not as big a deal here, in fact I'm not even sure if it exists on this island. I spent last Sunday reflecting on the influence my dad has had on me while growing up.  Even though I knew how big of a part my dad was to my life, I guess I never thought about how much exactly. Basically my entire worldview, spiritual beliefs, political standings, how I treat and what to look for in wife has been shaped in one way or another shaped by what I learned from my father, and what he learned from his dad. I know it's cliche, but I honestly don't think I could have asked for a better father figure.

This week we have been spending heaps of time getting ready or Hillsong Conference. I was put on a team to paint a set that will be used for Pastor Brian's teaching videos. I also spent the better part of the day looking down on the auditorium from the over hanging catwalk. We were installing a new LED screen so I was up there to raise and lower it and to trip the breakers when need be.

Tonight, we had a southern gospel choir from the states come in and share some soul with us. Even though it was for the youth, everyone loved it and chanted "One more song! One more song!" and "USA! USA!" it made me proud to hear such a large group of Aussies appreciating some of my culture from back home.  

There's been heaps of people asking me what the hardest thing has been for me since I came here. If I had absolutely had to say one thing, it would be discouragement. Growing up, not a lot came to easy for me, it always has taken me longer to pick up on learning new things and keeping up with everyone else. I honestly can't look back and see anything that I instantly picked up on and acceled at. I guess I expected that when I came here, things would be different seeing as I wouldn't be learning things that I was passionate about, and I suppose my discouragement  has been a product of realizing that it would be as hard here as it was at home for me.

As always, I leave you with a song....