Christmas Play 12.17.08

Logos Christian School Christmas Play!

Darlene and I drove to Limassol to go with Fadya to see two of her boys in the play.

Fadya and Asherov have 5 kids.  Darlene helped deliver the twin girls about 2 years ago.

Fadya and Darlene.

The Principal introduces the play.

Subi is the second oldest in the family.  He is the owl at the left.

This school is very unique, with so many different kids.  It really is an international school.

Subi doing a little dance and singing.

With the mask, we couldn't tell if he was even singing, but I'm sure he was smiling.

Wasfi, in the orange/beige top is the eldest boy of the family.  He was sooooooo excited to recite his lines from Luke 2.

This is when he saw me with the camera.

Such a sweet boy.

Wasfi singing the songs.

This is one of the high school students.  She did a beautiful drama to the song, "Mary Did You Know?"

Grand Finale!  Now you can see Subi's face - he's the one with his arms crossed.

Aya.

Alla.

Wasfi, oldest.

Subi, middle boy.

Faris, youngest boy.

The Three Brothers.

Such as sweet family.

Darlene and the kids, minus Faris, who was pretending to by shy.

There he is.

This is the family that Tim and Darlene used to live next to.  God is really doing an incredible work.  It is a miracle that the kids are going to a Christian School.  They come home telling their mom all about Jesus and the Bible.  Please continue praying for this precious family.

Sunset & Kony 12.15.08

Sunsets declare so much of who God is...He doesn't have to make them, but He chooses to bless us by His absolute artistic perfection and creativity.  How Great is Our God!  In the Psalms, it says, "Selah" at the end of many passages, which means 'pause,' 'refelect,' 'think about these things'...Selah.

The boat in 2 of the above pictures actually ran aground a little over 20 years ago.  It is now a landmark for locals and tourists, as well as a surf report indicator...when the water is rough around the ship, there is a swell in...it's great!

Kony meets two incredibly large German Shepherds.  I think he was a bit intimidated.

More dogs come to play with Kony (and Darlene).  The owner was trying to find a home for the one in the lower left corner - he was a bit ugly, which made him kind of cute =).  He was rescued from being put to sleep.

This could be and REI, Colombia, or Patagonia shot.  Emma and Kony both look like models.

King of the Rock.

More Kony cuteness...He was helping Tim read his Bible on the balcony...ya right!

He gets a little jealous of attention.  Apparently, Emma was receiving too much, in his mind...so, he plopped on them.

I'm very thankful to the Lord to be in such a loving family, and it doesn't hurt that they have a pretty cool dog.  I don't think we'll be able to get a horse, though...we'll just have to drive to the mountains and look at donkeys for that fix=).  I hope you enjoyed God's incredible creation!  Love Lindsey

Spot o' Tea 12.14.08.

Pinkies up...Pinkys up...how do you spell the plural of pinky, anyway?

The church put on a Girls Christmas Tea, which Darlene and I got to organize and help with.  We had three girls: Leia, Abby, and Emma.  More wanted to come, but the different dance studios had rehearsals and performances.  We still had such a blast!  See for yourself...enjoy!

I've always loved power tools.  

I helped glue the ribbons and decorations on the girls' hats.  We needed hats for a proper tea party, right?

Pre-hat...

Ollie is such a trooper.

He really wanted to hang out.  He asked if we could do something cool for the guys.  He's one of only two guys in Sunday school, sometimes the only boy.

Who let him in?

I love Skype!

Ollie met my mom and dad on Skype the other day.  I told them that we are bridging the gap between America and England.  Ollie chimed in, "One of the great differences is that your English is abominable."  My mom and dad cracked up!  Ollie is definitely a Hutchinson.

Before decorating the hats.

"Good fun."

This is what the British say.

The Fun-Maker!

Darlene is always up for a good time as she plays the tiny plastic decorative instrument.

Leia.

Emma.

Abby.

The back-to-back pose.

We've all done it.

Deep in thought...

It can't be that hard, can it? =)

Ta Da!

Very Proper Girls.

These hats remind me of "My Fair Lady" when she's at the horse races...I love that part!

Cookie Decorating.

I got to decorate one, too.

Mother-daughter Bonding.

"This rocks!"

Emma leaned over to me when they had their tea, after the cookie decorating and said that to me.  It was so sweet - they had so much fun.  So did Darlene and I.  Though only 3 could come, I know God's heart was blessed in blessing his girls...me included.

Once a ham...always a ham.

I'm stoked that you're reading these, or at least looking them.  Thank you.  Drop me a comment or email.  I do thank those of you who have been so diligent to write...it seriously makes my heart so joyful!  It's hard being so far from home.  Yes, I'm so blessed and loving all that God is doing.  I still miss home.  I'm pretty good about writing back...I dare you...double dog dare you...no, TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU.  (Great movie)  Haha!  Love Linz  

All is well here...

It's been a few days since I've said "Hello."  I thought I'd show you a current picture of my room...I am my father's daughter, but at least my surfboards are not precariously suspended by thin rope above my bed.  I love you Daddy! (Thanks for taking it down). =)

My fish, the smaller board came without a scratch, but I can't say the same for the longer one.  It arrived with a large crack on the other side, but it's nothing a little epoxy repair kit from the States can't fix.

All you need...a board, a bed, your teddy bear (I love Gunther!), and a dog (Kony has officially made this his dwelling place).  I feel right at home.

Every morning about 6:15am, Kony decides he needs to go relieve himself.  This is what part of the walk looks like when I take him.  I am so blessed to be able to see the sunrise almost every morning.  On the far left of the picture, you can see a white tower on the sea.  That is the lighthouse, which operates 24/7.

Also, I want all of you to know that we are fine here in Cyprus as far as the riots in Greece are concerned.  We are far from Greece, but it has definitely impacted all of the Greek Cypriots deeply.  I only just heard about a demonstration of some of the youth at our local police station.  We will keep praying God brings peace.  Lord bless you all - until next time, Lindsey  

Prayer Requests...

...since many of you have asked.

Your prayers are so cherished - thank you.  Without bringing these things first to the Lord, our efforts are fruitless.

I ask that you join me in praying for these things:

• My Grandpa's Memorial Service this week on Thursday, December 11th - I wish I could be there so badly, but I know God has a perfect plan.
• One-year Visa - wisdom on how to best approach this.  We will begin the process in January after the first of the New Year.
• Bible College Students from Germany - two students are praying about moving to Cyprus to serve here at the church.
• December Ministry Opportunities: All local churches Caroling, Girls Christmas Tea, Showing of the movie, The Nativity, Christmas Dinner, New Year's Dinner, and everything in-between.
• Abby is dancing in a Christmas show for the government on December 23rd - pray that she will be a witness through the beautiful gift God has given her.
• The Muslim family that Tim and Darlene have befriended that their eyes will be opened to the truth.  Their kids attend a Christian school, and they are performing a Christmas play about the birth of Christ.  Pray the parents will see the truth for the first time through their kids, even - God is so faithful!
• Tim and Darlene - that God will fill them with strength and wisdom beyond their years to serve this precious church body that God has given them.
• Leading worship, that God will fill me with His joy and Holy Spirit.
• Praise that I am here, and stoked on all God is doing on this island!  Slowly, He will soften the hardened and blinded hearts.

Thank you all so much for your prayers.  God is worthy of ALL praise.  I hope this blog is a blessing to you - I'm so thankful for technology=).  Love Linz