Cricket

Here is the "Cricket: As explained to a foreigner" banner that Pastor David gave to Garrett and me on our last night in Bromley. While cricket may be difficult to explain, I think that baseball is even more difficult.

Grace and Peace!

Jamie

CRICKET: As explained to a foreigner...

You have two sides, one out in the field and one in.

Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side thats been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out.

When they are all out, the side that is out comes in and the side that has been in goes out And tries to get these coming in out

Sometimes you get men still in and not out

When both sides have been in and out, including the not outs,

That’s the end of the game!

… Howzat ?!!

Bromley Mission Team, Day 7

Hi all, it’s Garrett. Right now I am forty thousand feet high in our atmosphere on board our plane home! A quick rundown of yesterday: We had Messy Monkeys again and the football camp, but we got touching goodbyes with both groups. I did “Coaches Corner” at FC—I got to take predetermined questions from the campers. I could relate to them better since they are closer to my age. Tim wanted me to, through the questions, explain why I am a Christian, to show that it isn’t only for the adults. From the feedback I received from the coaches, I did well and it makes me think that that’s why God wanted me to be in London—or maybe one reason.

We receieved gifts from both camps: Messy Monkey mugs from MM, and funny certificates from FC. Also, David (the pastor at Hayes Lane) and his family had going away gifts for us as well. I got a funny poster that is “Cricket, as explained to a foreigner.” It’s hilarious!!!

The only thing about yesterday was this: we got to bed late, and could only sleep until 4:30am. When Dad and I got up, it was only 11:30pm back in Rock Hill, so Mom probably hadn’t even gone to sleep!

This week in London has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. To my new friends in Bromley, to those who supported us with prayer and finances, and especially to God, I can only say one thing:

“Thank you.”

God bless, Garrett

Ephesians 2:6

Bromley Mission Team, Day 1

Marjorie and I arrived in Bromley on Tuesday and spent a couple of days in London visiting some of the sights. This morning, the rest of the team arrived from the States at Gatwick airport about 8:15am. I rode with two guys from Hayes Lane Baptist Church to pick up the group in a church minibus. The ride from the airport is about 45 minutes. So that our team could get an authentic English breakfast, we stopped at McDonalds for hotcakes and sausage and egg mcmuffins.

After a morning break, we went to lunch at Tom Bell's for fish and chips. It is an authentic fish and chips restaurant just a short walk from the hotel. We got some supplies for the week at Sainsbury's supermarket. Then we spent about two hours with one our IMB connections. He told us a lot about their vision for the Borough Adoption Strategy. We have adopted Bromley Borough - one of 33 identified boroughs in the area. Of those 33, 9 have borough strategists. One of the prayer requests we would make for the London Borough adoption project is for more strategists. A strategist is a church or group of churches in the States who will spend time looking for ways to share the gospel in their particular borough.

After our meeting, we were invited to supper with Phil and Gill. We had another authentic English meal - lasagna. Afterwards, we enjoyed dessert and tea. It was a fantastic time of food and fellowship.

Then it was back to the hotel for an early bedtime. Tomorrow we will be spending time in Central London sightseeing.

Grace and Peace

Jamie