The Long End: Day 9

I woke up early once more on Saturday July 12th, repeating the previous Saturdays to-do list from class party, and then some: -Roll out the Grills-Get meat from the cafo-Set out condiments-Make sure ordering systems are a go-Do we have all the meat out and thawed?-Make sure all students are reporting for shifts-Are the merchandise sellers out and prepared?-Are the cash boxes counted?-Is the ice-cream … Continue reading The Long End: Day 9

Twenty Six

If you’ve chatted with me at all while I’ve been home or around, you know that one of my prayer requests has been for the class of 2026. I began sponsoring them over two years ago, that is, working with their student officers, planning monthly weekend activities called “class nights.” Class nights always mean providing snack for 65+ students, organizing a prayer time for our … Continue reading Twenty Six

A Recipe For Success

Staffing here at RVA can sometimes be a challenge with the home assignment/furlough cycle of people needing coverage, and with the shot-term pattern missions seems to be shifting toward, RVA has seen a lot of staffing turn over in the past couple of years. This year, the staffing shortage seems to be exacerbated just a bit, leaving gaps in unexpected places, and stretching some staff … Continue reading A Recipe For Success