Sooo we've been in Canada over a week and it still hasn't snowed....

Our first week in Canada has been incredible to say the least! I have finally started to find my way around the city after my first attempt to drive on my own took a detour and a couple of dirt roads plus a moose crossing later I found my way back. The families here has ben so gracious in providing for us and cooking us meals. It has only been a week and we already feel like a part of the church family.We spent our first weekend serving the community at a local safety fair by grilling out and serving hotdogs. It was a great time to get to know the community and to be able to ministers to people who may not regularly come to church. We finally were able to meet the entire congregation for the first time on sunday and had the opportunity to spend even more time with the church family at the annual picnic after church. It was incredible to see how quickly the kids responded to us and how excited they were to participate in our games. This week we have painted a few things around the church and today had the opportunity to help a family who is going through a hard time move. A woman had come to the church yesterday after she had no where else to turn after being evicted form her apartment. Her family of three had enough money for the down payment but not enough to cover the next months rent on a new place to live. Unfortunately the church was unable to financially help her but they were able to provide groceries and today we along with our minister and other members of the church were able to move them into their new apartment for free. Thankfully because of our help and the financial aid of a close family member they were able to pay their rent for the first month in their new apartment. It has been amazing to see God's plan unfold in everything He has for us this summer and its inspiring to see the potential this summer has!

Things I've learned in Canada part two:

-Canadian Mountain Dew does not have caffeine....

-They need to re-read the rule book on football and what you can and cant do.

- A "BBQ" rarely involves any sort of bbq sauce or pulled pork/ribs