It is absolutely lashing rain here today!  My umbrella got broken by the wind on my way to work today.  The sea is storming so hard that it is throwing water up over the cliff into the roads.  It's crazy!  I braved the storm to go get lunch at the local grocery store around 2 p.m. because I kept hoping it would let up, but it never has.  

Also, I'm sending out all the Autumn edition of the Assembly of God Ireland newsletter that I have created.  This edition I decided to double the size of the magazine, so it was a lot more work.  However, they turned out great and I'm really excited to get them out.

Hope everyone is doing well.  Love you!

Bethany

Hi Friends and Family!

I'm finally getting settled back into Ireland after being in the States for a couple weeks for my cousin's wedding.  It was great to catch-up with each of you and am so glad you are all doing well. 

This may sound funny, but the biggest difference since I have been on vacation is that it is getting darker earlier here in Ireland.  The daylight over here determines so much.  During the winter it gets dark at around 4:30 in the afternoon; however, during the summer it stays light until 11!  I've also moved into a new house in the Dublin suburb of Bray.  It's a great house.  I'm rooming with four other girls and so far, so good!

Again, it was great to see everyone.  Enjoy the heat in Oklahoma because its in the 50s/60s here!  Love you all :)

Bethany

Hi!

I got a wonderful care package in the mail yesterday!  It was so great.  I was so excited.  Thank you so much Lacy and everyone who drew cards and contributed....it was SO wonderful!  Also, I want everyone to take Lacy and Jeff and extra meal or gift for me.  They are such a wonderful couple and I'm so happy to hear about the new addition.  

Things are extremely busy here.  We are getting ready for Youth Camp.  I just finished a 16-page booklet for camp that we will use at camp.  It is the first time anything of professional grade will be used at camp, so it is very exciting.  It is mostly a devotional that the kids can take home after came as a follow-up tool.  

I'm coming home from August 10-26 for my cousin's wedding.  I'm looking forward to the visit and to see everyone.

Love and miss you all,

Bethany

Hi Friends and Family!

It's been a busy last few weeks.  I've been working on the administration for a project called Urban Soul.  It was the first year that we did Urban Soul in Dublin, so LOTS of kinks and little things had to be worked out.  Urban Soul is an outreach covering the city of Dublin geared toward teenagers.  We had teenagers from all over the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, from three different denominations (which is a HUGE accomplishment!!).  It was a week long project were the kids would meet in the morning for worship and a short Bible study, eat lunch, then go out and perform service projects all over the city.  They were painting elementary schools, performing in elderly homes, working in the "flats," which is the rough area of town.  It was a wonderful week!

We have a choir coming in this Friday from Muskogee, Oklahoma.  They're going to perform in a lot of our churches.  I've been organizing their accommodation, etc.  Such a small world!

Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying the heat ;)  It's in the 50's here today!

Love you all,

Bethany

Hello All!

Such exciting stuff going on over here!  I had a meeting in Limerick yesterday, which is on the other side of the island.  I was meeting with Brent and Lori Engent who are leading up Student For Christ, the European version of Chi Alpha in Limerick.  It was so wonderful to talk to them and get on board.  My heart has been with university students for so long and it is looking like I'm finally getting to be working with them...PTL!  

I'll be going to Limerick every Thursday, which is a three and a half hour bus ride!  Then I'll turn around and ride the bus back to Dublin back the next morning, but it'll be sooo worth it.  I can't wait!

Hope all is well back home,

Bethany

Hi Friends and Family, 

I've been thinking about home a lot today and missing Oklahoma.  I hope everyone there is doing great and enjoying the heat!  It is cloudy and overcast here (like always!).  For my Pawnee people, I've been missing Clicks.  Haha!  So whoever reads this - go eat the Clicks' salad bar you lucky dogs!  You'll have to tell me how it is after the new owner has taken over :)  I've also been missing my Jeep, although I hear gas (or petrol as it's called over here) prices are going crazy back home, so I probably won't be driving it too much when I get home anyway!  

Things here are going good.  I'm starting the fall (or autumn as it's called here) edition of the Assembly of God Ireland magazine today.  We are doubling the size, but I have to have it finished in half the time -- so please pray for me to get it finished!!  

Hope everyone is well.  I miss you all so much!  Love you!

Bethany