I can’t believe another year has passed into history. It’s been an incredibly busy twelve months, full of milestones and new ventures, for me and my family. This brief update will give you a little idea in words and images, what we’ve been up to this year.
Family
Urban life is a little insane. There is always too much happening in too little time and space, but we can never complain of boredom. Elysabeth made an enormously courageous decision to start a new career this year. She is currently enrolled in the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica. She began the one year program in September and is looking forward to putting her considerable artistic ability to work styling hair. In February she also had a solo exhibit of her new paintings in Silver Lake. You can see her paintings here, and even purchase one!
Zoe started 6th grade this year in a new school – Renaissance Arts Academy – where in addition to her regular studies she is studying modern dance. On June 4th I had the amazing privilege of baptizing Zoe!
Sophie started 3rd grade this year at Franklin Elementary where she’s been since Kindergarden and excelling in all her subjects! After school she continues to learn the piano.
Ministry
My ministry at the Hollywood Adventist Church is as rewarding as ever. This year we had the remarkable experience of partnering with a dozen or more Muslims from the nearby Islamic Center of Southern California and having some inspiring conversations about our respective faiths. On the 10th Anniversary of September 11 we had the privilege of hosting Imam Jihad Turk, from the Islamic Center, to speak about peacemaking in our world.