Baptism!

Celebrate with us here that on Sunday two of our staff, Jonathon (from Germany) and Anne (from The Netherlands) were baptized! This is a picture with Anne in the center, and a friend and the pastor to baptize her in the lake:

It was so special, about 25 of the staff here hopped on our bikes for a 45 min ride out to this lake in Amsterdam - what a great time to be encouraged in our faith. It was also very hot that day so many of us decided to jump in afterwards, definitely worth getting the clothes wet. This is Talitha, Desire, and me after a refreshing dip:

I've only been at the Shelter for a week but I already feel so connected with everyone here. That's not to say that I don't miss all of you, I really do, but it is such a blessing to know that where I am is where God is pleased to have me!