Lee Abbey Times: Headline News

START OF TERM BEGINS WITH MISSING STUDENTS
The Office Team (of which I am one) expected some 40 arrivals on Saturday for the start of term, but only about half of those showed up. They still kept us busy, though, and we'll probably see the rest of the students trickle in over the next few days.

BRAZILIANS CREPES DRAW RESIDENTS FROM ALL FLOORS
After having eating crepes in Paris, Pedro wanted to learn how to make them, so last night we made enough crepes for the 12-15 people who wandered into the resident's kitchen. I think Pedro (an engineering major) missed his calling - he even learned how to crack eggs with one hand!

MAKING THE STATE DEPARTMENT PROUD
I should be preparing a CV for a Public Affairs officer position at the nearest US Embassy - I've chatted with at least 15 residents from almost as many different countries in the last week and almost all inevitably comment on how friendly Americans are. So many interesting people; I've even found a French girl who is majoring in American Politics!

LAST MINUTE APPOINTMENT TO KEY POSITION
Lee Abbey will launch its own student version of the Alpha Course in two weeks. They hope to have two small groups, led by community staffers. One of the leaders realized that she would be gone for the first two weeks and so I was asked to the lead the group while she is gone, and then co-lead with her when she returns. Much prayer needed!!

SUPERNATURAL POWER DISCOVERED: IS IT EXTRATERRRESTRIAL?
Despite the fact that I consistently got 5 hours of sleep or less all last week, plus worked in 5th gear at the office getting ready for all the arrivals, God blessed me with amazing opportunities to continue to cement the friendships I'm making with residents. He is always faithful to give me a fresh word every day and give me the strength and vision to be a living witness. Even more amazingly, I am already seeing the fruit of that witness in questions that some of the residents are asking me! Thank you so much for your prayers.