This will be a two part post, first a recap of my four days in Dundas / Hamilton area with Rachel and her fam and then a discussion of what it means to me being on Exec. Here we go!
Fun in Dundas:I went to Dundas to visit Rachel from Sunday-Wednesday... here is an account of those days:
Sunday- Leave for Dundas at 1:40pm Jer dropped me off. We had a stopover in Toronto so we had a quick stop at HMV and Frankz for hot-dogs. We arrived at around 6:30 and we ate at McDonald's and went walking in Dundas so Rachel could show me around.
Monday- Hung out with Rachel's friend Shane at Limeridge Mall. Cinnabon rules so much. We also went to Dr. Disc, a sweet used cd store in downtown Hamilton. Had supper with the family. Then we went to Tim Horton's with Rachel's friend Jenny for a while.
Tuesday- Went used book shopping in neighboring towns in the afternoon. Went on a date at Kelsey's and then checked out the Canadian Bible Society bookstore that had a massive selection of bibles. Had supper with the fam and then went to QQ a bubble tea shop that Rachel likes, they had killer spring rolls and fruit smoothies.
Wednesday- Went to Tim Horton's store #1 in Hamilton and then checked out the Sonic Unyon store. (Sonic Unyon is Canada's largest indie record label. Their studio is in Hamilton and has a record shop attached to it where they sell indie records from various labels really cheap). After we went to Blessings Christian bookstore in Ancaster then to Little Caesar's for some pizza action. Rachel and her mom drove me to the bus station in Hamilton then I was on my way home.
Dundas is a beautiful town, I could definitely live there! Rachel's family is pretty cool. We also found the time to pray and read the bible together, which is essential for a healthy relationship. Thanks for the good times Rachie!
Of being on TCF Exec:
TCF Exec is elected each year from the body of TCF to fulfill spiritual and administrative needs in the TCF community. TCF has existed since the 70s, seeing over 30 different Execs and over 7 generations of Trent University students... so it's easy to think that what I do is at all significant in the long-run... what is the importance of one Exec, one bible study leader? In this way I feel as though I have squandered the short time I have, failing at my job.
However, what I do this year as a bible study leader is eternally significant...it is all important in the eyes of God who has placed me on Exec in the first place. And I am growing into my position... I feel responsibility for the spiritual growth of those in my bible study as well as a desire to make sure that they are doing okay in general. I also see the need to maintain my own spiritual growth in order to be a successful leader in this way. Here's looking forward to the rest of this year!
