March 2nd, 2008

The only thing sadder than an abandoned blog, is one full of apologies for not posting anything interesting. Suffice to say, it has been a roller-coaster couple of months, and I’ve struggled to get my head around it, nevermind find the words to explain it to whoever reads this.

I’m starting to see now how much work God has been doing in my life during this DTS, and how much there is left to do. I think I joined the DTS partly with an immensely naive idea of selflessly serving an area of Belfast and becoming a super-Christian. However, with every week that has gone past I have more and more realised the need for change and healing in my own life, and though I would probably settle for the appearance of have my life sorted, God seems determined to bring real healing to my life, which is a much harder process.

So what I been up to..

  • Trip to Derry where we working a youth club in the fountain estate, and joined a group of “Street Pastors” in working with young people drinking on the streets.
  • Retreat to Donegal for the team I’m part of that is going to Rwanda and Burundi (photos).
  • Fundraiser table quiz which pulled in £436 which we’re bringing to Burundi to give to local projects.
  • Making a cheesy video of all the DTS students…

4 Responses to “I’m still alive”

  1. Hey bro, this is John. aka AeternitasveniA.

    I wanted to stop by and say hi, its cool to see God using you where your at. It was interesting to see all of the people your living with pretty interesting. :)

    http://www.abort73.com is probably one of the best abortion sites ive come across in a while. you might want to check it out.

    God bless bro,

    † In Him,

    John

  2. Hey Rowan,

    good to see you back on the blog & hear what you’ve been up to.

    hope you’re well. keep in touch
    deirds.

  3. Glad you’re getting on OK Rowan. Seems like an interesting bunch of people you’re shacked up with.

    Talk to you soon.

  4. Hi Rowan, how goes it? When do you head off for Burundi? Would be cool to catch up before that – sorry couldn’t make your pub/cafe quiz the other week.

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