Training & Trains

This morning we were able to go to curch at Astoria Community Church in Queens, NY.  This is the church we will be serving during our time here in NYC.  This coming week we will be helping to spread to word about their upcoming ESL intensive class.  Next week, we will be helping them with the actual ESL class.  Fun stuff! 

In addition to serving the church, we are also attending classes to teach us about cultures, language learning, team work, and church planting.  These classes are mostly in the afternoons and are held at another church in Queens. 

Living in NYC is much different than Phoenix (or anywhere else I have lived).  It is a very fast-paced city and we take the subway everywhere.  So far I think we have taken the A, 1, N, and S trains.  I think we will be taking the C train this evening as we head to Central Park for a picnic and some fireworks to celebrate July 4th. 

Here we are at the subway stop under Times Square.

Changes and New York

This past week has yet again brought on some pretty significant changes in our lives. 

For one, we sold the 1 and only car I ever owned.  It was a 2000 Acura 3.2 TL I bought just before Ashley and I got married.  We drove it across the country in the first week of our marriage and have loved it ever since.  We hope Jay enjoys it!

Yesterday, June 30th, was my last day of work (at least for now).  I have worked at Evans Newton for the last 10 months doing a host of different tasks.  I enjoyed the work and the people.  I am hoping to be able to go back there some in the fall. 

In the mean time, we are going to be in New York City!  We are currently awaiting the second leg of our trip to NYC.  We will be staying in Manhattan in a neighborhood called Washington Heights.  We will be in New York for the whole month of July for cross-cultural training with about 10 other families of missionaries.  Keep an eye out for some pictures and most likely some fun stories.