Sunday May 17

This morning I attended the Protestant\Catholic church meeting. Although they do things differently than we do, it was a very nice service. The music was a happy clapping and waving of the arms type as well as normal church music that was an experience, with electric guitars and drums. There was also a brass band that was nice. The message was on Matthew 25, and the pastor did and outstanding sermon. We did get to sing a familiar song, How Great Thou Art. There were a bunch of people there in the small chapel, and it was busier than usual because since we are underway no one is at work, also we had the nursing, “blessing of the Hands” Prayer, to end nurses week and prepare us for our next mission. So the sermon was on service and how our service is an extension of Gods hands. I t was very touching and it was good to feel the spirit. A good reminder that truth is truth and when you hear it no matter where you are the spirit is present. They did their communion and thru out the service lots of different prayers were said. After that service we had our scripture study with our small group. It was on repentance and forgiveness. It was nice to have a small intimate group where we felt comfortable expressing our thoughts and questions. I am again grateful for the spirit that I felt. Tonight we will have our sacrament meeting at 8pm. I really look forward to this. I can’t believe that this will be my 3rd Sunday here. Time is going quickly in some ways but slow in others. I am not quite sure how that can be but it is. Last night there was a movie on the flight deck. It is a cool experience because everyone brings there chairs blankets and pillows and get comfortable. They showed the movie against the hanger that holds the helicopters. The movie was “Yes Man”, the screen was huge and the sound good. We were heading towards a storm so the boat was really rocking, especially on the top deck. It was fun. We will be underway until Tuesday evening so we are enjoying the open seas. When we get to Colombia we have liberty leave so I will be going on shore with my group and having fun for a few days in Cartagena Colombia, which is supposed to be a safe place. We had to fill out a form of info about us and distinguishing characteristics about us so that if we are kidnapped they will know it is us from the description the kidnappers give. Nice huh? I hope all is well with everyone. Well I am off to my muster and then fire and abandoned ship drill. I love you and look forward to talking with you soon. Love you, Becky