Laurel's Life in Ireland

Dear Friends and Family,

We are continuing to make connections with new schools in the

area that are wanting us to do retreats. This month we had a school

from Clifden, which is about an hour away. The kids seemed really nice

and open. At one point in the day, Mike and I shared our stories and

included a clear gospel message. Then we offered to pray with any of

the students that wanted to. Most of them came forward one at a time

for us to pray with them. Mike asked if any of them felt or experienced

anything while we were praying. About 5 of them said they did. from a

welling up of joy, a sense of heat, and a feeling of peace. It was very

interesting to talk about that with them and just to see how the Spirit

works in different ways.

We are currently enjoying our Easter break. The schools and also

our café are always closed for two weeks around this holy day. It has

been a nice relaxing time of slowing down, enjoying the outdoors and

being rejuvenated. It has also been a nice time connecting with friends.

It was so fun to have Peter and Jackie White here a few weeks ago.

Then this week I get to show my friend Becca Craig around Galway and

spend a few days exploring Dublin. It’s nice to have that touch of home

while also getting to share my life here with Tulsa friends.

Love,

Prayer Request:

Continued watering for seeds planted through retreats and conversations

More interns for the fall semester

A renewed sense of dedication to sharing the Gospel

Laurel’s Life in Ireland April 2011

The following are common words or phrases used by the Irish. Can you decipher the meaning

of each question?

You’re Flying it!

Have you seen my jumper?

Let’s take the lift.

Has the post come yet?

Do you like aubergins?

I can take you at the till.

Where is the toilet?

He is being quite scabey.

What marks did you get on the exam?

How did you do? Find the answers on page 4

Can you speak Irish? Well really the Irish form of English

Life in Galway One of the really nice things about living or visiting Galway is it’s easy access to many of West Ireland’s most famous sights. Many bus tours to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, the Connemara and the Aran Islands and leave from the Galway Coach Station every morning full of tourist from all over the world. Throughout my time in Ireland I have gotten to go on all of these tour and they each allow you to see a different aspect of Ireland’s natural beauty. Most recently I went to the Cliffs of Moher. These cliffs jet out over the west bank and visitors can look over the edge (from a safe distance of course) to the Atlantic Ocean 700 feet below. Even if you have never been to Ireland you may find these cliffs familiar from the movie The Princess Bride, as this sight was used to film the cliffs of insanity scene.

Stories from the Cafe

Mike, our onsite director, asked me to put together a business size card that gave people a simple guide of how to pray. It quickly became know as the THIS prayer. He had been using this explanation when people asked him how to pray when he was either out on the streets or in retreats. We wanted to make it a double sided card and had a few options of what to put on the other side. We had a mix of scriptures and a prayer. We could see benefits of all the options and were having a tough time deciding, so he suggested I ask some of the kids. I figured there was no better time than lunch when we have the most kids around. So after most of them had finished eating but before they rushed back to school, I stopped by several of the tables and explained what we were doing and asked if they would be willing to help. Most of them were more then willing to offer their opinion. I tried to use this as an opportunity to open up conversation with some of the kids we usually only see to deliver food and a smile. Some of them were open to talking more about it while others preferred to just vote on one of the options. I was able to talk to about 25 students in the span of 10-15 minutes. It was interesting to see how open they were to help me and in doing so read a simple gospel message, when they would have politely declined or dismissed it if just given the card. It was a very interesting approach and learning experience for me. A week or so later one of the boys asked me what we decided and I was able to show him the final product which was John 3:16 and the prayer. Please join me in praying God uses the contents of the cards as much as he did the process of their creation.

For a while I have wanted to develop some sort of side business to help raise money

to contribute towards the mission work I am involved in. I have always enjoyed

being creative and designing things. Since moving to Ireland I have come to really

enjoy taking walks and photographing the scenery around me. So I started

brainstorming how I could join these passions. I turned a few of my favorite pictures

into cards to give some of my family and friends for Christmas presents this last year.

They really liked them and encouraged me to print some more to sell. Thanks to the internet and several

helping hands in Tulsa, LD Design is now offering 4 different collection.

Each set sells for $7 and includes: 8 blank note cards and 8 white envelops

If interested in finding out more about LD Design or to find a distributor near you please email me at

[email protected]

100% of the profit from the sale of these cards will be given to Foundation in Christ Ministries

4 Corners of Ireland Galway Galway Flowers Scotland

Other ways to keep in contact with me:

Facebook Group: Laurel’s Life in Ireland

E-mail: [email protected]

Address: Laurel Dyson

c/o An Tobar Nua

25/27 Lower Dominick St.

Galway, Ireland

Want to learn

more about

An Tobar Nua?

Check out www.antobarnua.com

For more information about

Foundation in Christ Ministry,

visit their website:

www.foundationinchrist.org

If you would like to financially

contribute to FICM

a donation can be made on the

website or sent to:

Foundation In Christ Ministries

c/o Steadfast Financial Services, INC.

691 Cricklewood Terrace

Lake Mary, FL 32746

Thank you to all who have already

given so generously!

Ireland

Answers

You’re Flying it: doing a good job quickly

Jumper: Sweater/Sweatshirt

Lift: Elevator

Post: Mail

Aubergins: Eggplant

Till: Cash register

Toilet: Bathroom

Scabey: Stingy

Marks: grades/points

Exam: test