It is almost like we leave too soon. It's almost like there is this constant droning in the background that reminds me that I will be in Asia in just over a week. Like I'm slowly drowning in the expectancy and excitement.
But I should tell you about this last week.
The teaching was on Revival and Church History. Sheldon (who is my one-on-one [the dude who keeps track of me during this whole DTS]) taught this past week. Sheldon and I are really similar. Especially when it comes to talking Theology all the time. Basically, there was a whole lot of church history and theology. I enjoyed it a whole awful lot. But what I loved the most was how much Sheldon just focused on truth. The truth must be stood up for at all costs. And I also loved how Sheldon kept telling us that we can change the world. He said that he would use the examples of history to show us, over and over again, that God can use only one man to change the course of history. I may sound crazy, but Sheldon said "you can change the world" often enough that I'm starting to believe it. Besides, with God, all things are possible. So don't be surprised if I change the world. You were forewarned.
Other than the teaching, this week was fairly normal. We "celebrated" Thanksgiving. Which looked a lot like chicken, mashed potatoes and salad. Not the traditional Thanksgiving at all. But I didn't mind. It was a day of thankfulness, and that's the point of the holiday anyway. I didn't miss my family more than usual, so it wasn't disappointing to miss all the traditional aspects. The DTS is really starting to feel like a family, so I'm betting that is why I wasn't too homesick: I am a man of many homes (and I happen to be at my home in Jamaica).
Our dance for outreach is coming along. We still need a LOT of practice, but I cannot wait to do it once we get to Asia. Over all, it's just gonna be hard to not get too caught up in focusing on outreach this last week while we still have classes. But God is good and He will give me the focus I can't manufacture on my own strength.
Thank you for your prayers for unity! The DTS is starting to feel more and more like a family, so I'm excited about that. Continue to pray that funds come in. Most of the students still need funds, but we almost have everything at this point! Pray that God prepares us for outreach and for strength during outreach.
Thank you so much!
Hopefully, this weekend I will be going into town and to the beach. I haven't made it to the beach as yet, and I'm hoping to this weekend. We shall see. Nothing like fun in the sun.
In Christ,
Timothy David Ardent
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