Moody!

Hi! Sorry I have not updated my blog in a while. The freshman schedule before classes start is extremely packed, and it took a while for me to realize that a cord was necessary to use the internet on my laptop. :) Here is a little tidbit of what’s been happening.

 On Wednesday I arrived with my parents and waited for the various booths to open. Then, after being encouraged by two people to join the Symphonic Band, I explained to them I had already auditioned and was already in it. Then, I took a theory test. And then another theory test.  The ticket to getting in and out of buildings is a little black, square called a “fob.” They are “fob-ulous.” :) While traveling all over the place trying to find places, trying to acquire a fob, being completely overwhelmed at all the people and the college check lists, I was able to get moved in and meet my roommate. Her name is Jessica, and she has been homeschooled her whole life, plays the violin, and loves Spanish! She’s even from Colorado, and as I’ve lived and vacationed in Colorado before, we have much in common. It is amazing how God worked things out. Having a compatable roommate experience has been one of my greatest anxieties this summer, and I’m so thankful now, and so very happy!

On Thursday and Friday we had small group orientation classes, and also fun activities to get to know one-another. We were so busy bustling about, making sure we weren’t late for anything, trying to remember each other’s names (which was quite a challenge and still is!) and where we were from and what major we all had, we were exhausted by dinnertime! Then to defy our exhaustion, the girls on my floor and the brother floor walked to the beach and played spoons, ultimate frisbee, swam, and broke our glow sticks and stuck the glowy goo on our hands. Some people were covered in the stuff.

Saturday morning, I met with my band members to go on a retreat to Winsconsin. I got to make friends with so many people–wonderful, missions-minded, God-fearing people! It was incredible. Our band director really pushes us to do our best, to take our playing to the next level for God’s glory. Also, though, everyone plays from their hearts, which makes the music sound so glorious even though we’re still sight reading! We swam in the lake, went canoing and paddleboating, played volleyball, and I taught several of the girls some new games and a camp song called “The Moose Song.” That night we had devotions around a campfire, and sung praise songs to our most holy and awesome God and Savior!

 This morning, we practiced again and then had a small church worship service. We ended the service by letting people share what God has been revealing to them or teaching them this summer. It was very interesting how different our backgrounds are. Being a “Moody student” doesn’t mean we come from great Christian families, or even be strong, mature Christians (although many are). What makes a huge difference is what our references say about us. A Moody student has a passion for ministry, and comes to this college to study the Bible, grow in faith, and pursue what God has planned for us. Many of us don’t have everything figured out concerning the future, especially since God often changes our plans anyway. :) But, we take it one step at a time, and seek to follow His lead with everything we have.

Moody students on the beach

 

     Soli Deo Gloria!           

  I love and miss you all!

                     ~April