Still very hot here - supposed to be high 80s - 90 this week. We are excited about going on a Thanksgiving sail with the Newcomers. They didn't want me moping around missing the boys, so they are taking us to the British Virgin Islands nearby. Looking forward to seeing the sights - just hope I don't get seasick!
Dickie is speaking at Three Sails Church this Sunday. They're the church I told you about before that met on the beach, but now Park and Rec has asked them to leave that area. They have met in 4 locations in 4 years! Now they are meeting in the home next door to Will and Teresa. How awesome is that!! God definitely has a plan. The Newcomers will begin an advent Bible Study in their home on Tuesday nights beginning next week. We have met so many people and it's nice to have someplace to invite them to worship and study. Can't wait to see where God takes this.
I have a quote I use down here at times: "Where am I?" I use it when things happen like driving down the road in the dark and almost hitting a huge cow by the side of the road; when I see a large iguana at school; when I see a head of cauliflower that costs $8.50; when I try to understand people who speak at least 3 different Caribbean dialects!

We had a great weekend on St. Thomas at the Paradise Pastor's Conference. I attended a session on Intentional Community Evangelism led by a member of the North American Mission Board. It was really convicting, and gave us and some of the church members on St. John some good ideas for future ministry.
Dickie was asked to go look over a mission building to see what condition it is in. It's located on the East side of the island and is co-owned by Calvary and Cruz Bay churches. The women at Calvary have been praying about re-opening the mission and about how God wants it used in their community. Teresa and I are working with that women's group to help them get some things going. We will go out to the mission building this afternoon after school, and we are very excited about the possibilities for ministry there!!
Dickie was also asked by Three Sails Church (anglo and meets on beach) if he would consider speaking for them sometime. This church is struggling because their pastor has left due to personal problems. Please pray for Dickie - that God will lay on his on heart what to share with this congregation and how to encourage them during this difficult time.