Live in harmony with one another. Romans 12:16

I am glad to say that I survived my first week as a TA with the band. This past week, we had to diesel the field, organize music, organize uniforms, and take instrument inventory. I don't have a specific job, so I just roamed around and helped everyone else with their specific jobs. I mostly helped with uniforms, though. Saturday, the guard and percussion began camp. The TAs didn't have all that much to do since we had gotten a lot done this past week. However, this coming week is going to be crazy. We are going to have to be outside all day every day! I don't know how much I'm going to like that.

Be praying for me as I am preparing for my entrance exams. These really have nothing to do with me getting accepted. I have already been accepted. It just tells how many hours I have to take in certain areas. The more tests I pass=The less hours I take. The more tests I fail=The more hours I take. Also, I have wind ensemble try-outs coming up. I was undecided if I really wanted to audition, but the more I think about it, the more I want to be a part of the wind ensemble. Also, pray for no rain and not extremely hot weather this week during camp! Thanks guys for your friendship!!!

I went back to North Oxford this morning. I really enjoy this church. This morning the OM football team was there. There are a few of the coaches that attend NO, and they brought the entire team today. I'm glad the OM football team has Christian coaches.

In SS, we talked about Romans 12. We discussed how if everyone lived by these few verses, our world would have no problems because Jesus would be so alive in us and we'd be glowing because our love for Christ. So remember these verses this week and try to build your life around them.

Verses 9-21

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be laking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. DO NOT BE CONCEITED.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary:

If your enemy is hungry, feed him;

If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

New Places-New Things

Hey y'all! My life has been pretty crazy lately, and I just realized it's been over a week since I have updated my blog. Last Saturday, I moved to Oxford, and I was cleaning/setting up my apartment and such things all week. I was kinda lonely at first, but at the same time, it was okay because I really needed a break and time to relax before starting to work with the Ole Miss band. (By the way, I don't know if I ever put that on here. I got a graduate assistant position with the Ole Miss band! YAY!) Sunday, I visited North Oxford Baptist. I really liked it there. I will probably go back, but I really want to visit First Baptist Oxford before making a final decision of where to make my "home-away-from-home" church.

I started my graduate assistant work, yesterday. I didn't have to be there until 1, and we had a meeting with the band staff and all of the graduate assistants. I kinda found out what I will be doing with the band. It's a lot of behind-the-scenes work. Today, we met at the band hall at 8, and all of the graduate assistants poured diesel on the practice field. This takes much much longer than spray painting lines; however, we only have to do it once a season-rather than once a week or so. I would prefer once a season.

I look forward to all that this position entails over the next year. I already am enjoying myself, and I'm glad I finally have friends in Oxford-even if I only see them at work, right now. I think I will end up liking it here.