soularize day 1

The final setup and preparations were completed yesterday and today was the first day of the conference. We rose early to run down and pick up NT Wright and his wife and then headed down to the Wyndam Hotel where we boarded buses. Then we hopped on a ferry which took us to a private island where we engaged in conversation, met new friends, and swam in the crystal blue warmth. I encouraged my Danish friend Stefan to come out and try snorkeling and after a little coercing he did come out, and swallowed more than his share of salt water. I hoped he enjoyed the swim.

Afterward we headed down to New Providence Community Center and the evening session began. Local musician joined by conference facilitators led some music intersparsed with poetry by Mark and myself. NT Wright got up and shared an overview on the books of Acts setting up for his workshop tomorrow.

A more in depth reflection is inhibited at this moment by lack of sleep and going all day long. Perhaps I can revisit this in the morning.

Till then.