The Engineer and the Time Lady - Seeking the Trolls

 Seeking the Trolls

They moved around the ice castle, but there didn't appear to be any other way inside.

 

“We could break our way in,” Leonard suggested.

 

“I don't know how Elsa would react,” Anna objected.

 

“We'll there are more of us. We could just go in the door,” Lena said.

 

“We'll try it,” Kristoff said. “But there is still that other snowman.”

 

“That’s true,” Lena said. She wasn’t sure how they were going surmount that obstacle.

 

Indeed, Marshmellow immediately moved to stop them as they approached the door. “Go away!”

 

“Charge the door!” Leonard said, grabbing Anna and Lena's hands.

 

“No!” Kristoff said.

 

“What?” Anna asked.

 

“Look at her hair, it's going white,” Kristoff said.

Leonard looked at Anna. “There's snow in it,” he said.

 

“Wait, It's changing,” Lena said. “Something's happening.” The hair was changing color right in front of her!

 

“Her sister accidentally hit her with her powers in there,” Kristoff explained.

 

“I don't think this is good,” Lena said. More of the Princess’ hair was changing.

 

“We have to go see my friends,” Kristoff said.

 

“No!” Anna said.

 

“Yes,” Kristoff said.

 

“But the winter?” Lena asked. She wanted to talk to the Queen, but the Princess’ condition took priority.

 

“My friends might have some answers about it,” Kristoff answered.

 

“Lead the way,” Lena said. ‘I hope they do!’

 

“Lena!” Leonard objected.

 

“You can stay here. Try to talk to the Queen on your own,” Lena said.

 

“I doubt that would work,” Leonard said.

 

“Besides. Kristoff and Olaf can't take Anna on their own,” Lena added.

 

“I guess not.”

 

They started moving away from the castle.

 

“So, where are these friends?” Lena asked.

 

“That way,” Kristoff said.

 

“OK.”

 

“I know much of this area. I hope the paths are still passable.”

 

 

On the Baffin, Janal looked at the latest weather data with great concern. “Temperatures in Arendelle are still dropping.”

 

“Average temperature?” Emerson asked.

 

“265 Kelvin,” Janal reported. “The influence is spreading into the Baltic and North Seas. Storm activity is spreading into the British Isles, Low Countries and northern Germany.” The situation was getting worse.

“That's not good at all...” Emerson murmured.

 

“Albert and Andersen might fail, and there is no telling how far the phenomenon may spread.”

 

“So, you think the worst case scenario is the entire planet becoming a snowball?”

Hernandez nodded.

Emerson turned back to the viewscreen. He didn't want to watch as the planet died.

“Also, the aurora borelais down there would be beautiful.”

“What do you mean?”

“Meaning that the solar activity is high.”

“Got it.”

Fortunately it wasn't far to Kristoff's friends.

“So, when I say friends, they're more like family,” Kristoff said. “Anyway, when I was a kid, it was just me and Sven until they, you know, kind of took us in.”

“They did?” Anna asked.

“Yeah. I don't want to scare you, they can be a little bit inappropriate. And loud, very loud. They're also stubborn at times, and a little overbearing, and heavy. Really, really heavy. Which you'll...but you know, you'll get it. They're fine. They mean well.”

Lena wasn't sure what he meant. 'Who are these friends?' she wondered quickly.

“Kristoff, they sound wonderful,” Anna said.

“Okay then,” Kristoff said. He turned around and looked at the others. “Meet my family.”

“Where are they?” Lena asked. All she saw were rocks.

“Hey guys!” Kristoff said, waving his arms.

“They're rocks,” Anna said, stating the obvious.

“You are a sight for sore eyes,” Kristoff said to one of the apparent rocks.

“He's crazy,” Olaf stated.

“Maybe,” Lena said. She turned around and quickly took out her tricorder. “There are life sign readings,” she whispered to Leonard.

“I'll distract them while you run,” Olaf said to Anna. He then ran forwards and said. “Hi, Kristoff's family.”

Lena rolled her eyes as she put the tricorder away.

“Okay. I'm going to go,” Anna decided. She turned to leave.

“No, Anna, wait!”

The Trolls then rolled up to the group.

“Kristoff's home!” one of the trolls proclaimed as the others started jumping around.

Leonard wasn't sure what to make of the Trolls. “No species I kmow of in our universe is like this,” he said to Lena.

“None that exist, anyway,” Lena said enigmatically.

'What does she mean? Is there fiction or mythology about them?'

Church notes - 3rd September 2023

 3rd

John 3:16, 17

Communion

Isaiah 53

Sermon

Matthew 25:31 - 46

Created for Ministry

Ephesians 2:20

You were made to make a contribution, not just to consume.

Ephesians 2:10

Called to Ministry

1 Peter 2:9, 10

Gifted for Ministry

1 Peter 4:10

Commanded to Minister

Matthew 20:22 - 26

What do you do about it?

Matthew 16:27

It is important that we meet the physical needs of those around us.

Simple acts of kindness.

Things that take the focus off ourselves and onto others.

Made for a mission - to share the Good News with others.

John 20:21

Acts 1:8 

We're to tell others about God and His role in our lives. To share to Gospel.

Luke 8:38, 39

2 Peter 3:9

We need to reach people who are out of our world.

Like the Samaritans.

1 Corinthians 9:22

We are tasked to build bridges, not walls.

Is anybody going to be in heaven because of you?

Mega Mall Mega Problems - Part 6

 

Brittany saw Daria and Jennifer come out and bounced over to them. “You got something?” she asked.

 

“Yes,” Jennifer answered.

 

Daria took out a book.

 

“Sarum,” Brittany read with a twirl of one of her pigtails.

 

“It sounds quite interesting,” Daria replied with a hint of nervousness.

 

“Maybe when you’re finished you can tell me about it,” Brittany suggested.

 

“Sure.”

 

 

Quinn and the others finished their snacks. “Let’s go,” she said.

 

“Sure,” Xavier said.

 

“But where?” Sam asked.

 

Quinn took out the map she had grabbed earlier. “Let’s see. There are several department stores.”

 

“But we can’t look in all of them,” Xavier complained.

 

“Of course not!” Quinn said.

 

“So, which ones?” Sam asked.

 

Quinn looked at the map closer. “This one,” she said pointing at the closest.

 

“Sure,” Jessie said.

 

 

Jennifer looked at Daria and Brittany as they walked next to each other. She could that Daria was blushing occasionally. Brittany was sure to notice. ‘Let’s see what happens.’

 

They soon got to the food court.

 

“So, what should we get?” Brittany asked. “I’m not sure.”

 

“Maybe some chips,” Jennifer suggested.

 

“Pizza?” Daria asked.

 

“If it’s cheeseless,” Brittany said.

 

“That will be fine,” Daria said.

 

“Cool,” Brittany said.

 

 

Quinn and the others emerged from the department store. “Not sure why you bought those clothes,” Xander said.

 

Quinn shrugged. “What can I say. I saw what I liked,” she said with a giggle.

 

Xander sighed. “Where are we going now?”

 

“The food court,” Quinn answered.

 

“Sure,” Xander said.

 

 

They soon arrived at the food court. “Let’s see…” Quinn began as she looked around. She saw a salad bar. “Over there.”

 

“There’s a Pizza store,” Xander pointed out.

 

“You can get one,” Quinn said. “I’ll get a salad.”

 

“Sure,” Xander said.

 

“I’ll get a salad too,” Sam said.

 

“We’ll get a Pizza,” Jamie said, looking at Josie.

 

“Yes,” Josie responded.

 

“Cool.”

 

 

However, as they stood in line, Quinn found that some of the others ahead of them looked rather familiar. ‘That girl with short auburn hair, next to the one with the blonde pigtails…’ She stepped closer. “Daria?”

 

“Quinn?”

 

“You knew this would happen?” Quinn asked.

 

“It doesn’t surprise me,” Daria responded.

 

Quinn sighed. “Now what?”

 

“I have no problem with you skipping school,” Daria stated.

 

“Really?” Quinn asked.

 

“As long as you don’t do it too often!” Daria said. “You know that I have my work cut out for me.”

 

“So, do I, Daria,” Quinn said.

 

“Huh?” Brittany asked.

 

“You don’t need to know,” Quinn answered.

 

Brittany turned to Jen.

 

“It’s up to them to say,” Jen said.

 

“Right,” Brittany said.

 

“Some time, Brittany, not here,” Daria said quietly.

 

“OK,” Brittany said.

 

Quinn noticed her sister blushing as she talked to Brittany. ‘Oh, Daria,’ she thought as she realised she would be giving her sister some advice in that area. ‘But not right now,’ she added to herself.

 

“You want to join us for lunch?” Brittany asked Quinn after a few moments.

 

“Sure,” Quinn decided.

 

“Are you sure?” Josie asked.

 

Quinn nodded.

 

 

As they had lunch, Quinn wasn’t the only one who noticed Daria’s blushes. Sam did too. So she decided that she wasn’t just going to encourage Xander and Quinn. But Daria and Brittany as well.

 

 

“So, what are you doing now?” Quinn asked.

 

“I’m going to find out what a Doo Dad is,” Brittany said, looking at her coupon.

 

“I’m not sure what those are,” Quinn responded after a look at the coupon. “Probably just some kind of collectible that otherwise just takes up space.”

 

“I agree,” Daria said.

 

“Are we going there first?” Brittany asked.

 

“Of course. We already went to the bookstore,” Daria answered.

 

“Sure,” Brittany responded.

 

 

Daria, Jen and Brittany soon found the Doo Dad shop. “A lot of cute things?” Brittany asked.

 

“Yes,” Daria said with a sigh. “You can get some if you want.”

 

“Maybe,” Brittany said as she twirled a pigtail. “They do look cute.”

 

“There is that,” Daria said.

 

 

“So, what now?” Sam asked as they left the food court some time after Daria and the others.

 

“We’ll do more shopping,” Quinn answered.

 

“Of course,” Xander said.

 

 

Brittany chose three Doo Dads. One for her, one for Daria, and one for Jen. She wasn’t sure that Daria would appreciate hers, but she did try.

 

 

Daria had to admit, the Doo Dad Brittany got her was cute. ‘Much like Brittany herself.’ That thought brought Daria to a stop. ‘Why did I think that?’

 

“Something wrong?” Jen asked.

 

“Nothing,” Daria said, although she was sure she was blushing. “Let’s keep going.”

 

“Sure.”

 

“I think all this might be getting to her,” Brittany said.

 

“Yes, the Mega Mall is overwhelming,” Jen sad.

 

Daria nodded. “Another thing against Mrs. Bennet,” she said.

 

“Huh?” Brittany asked.

 

“Along with the Market Research thing,” Daria said.

 

“That’s right. So, you think she should have considered that some of her students don’t like crowds to the point that they trigger anxiety?” Brittany asked.

 

Daria nodded again, considering that Brittany was smarter than she expected.

 

Brittany smiled brighter.

 

Church notes - 27th August 2023

 27th

Colossians 3:16

Ephesians 4:11 - 16

Challenge: Become like Jesus

Change our thinking, lifestyle and attitudes.

Romans 8:29

He wants us to become like Jesus

Our values and moral decisions to be like Jesus.

Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22, 23

Romans 5:3, 4

God is more interested in who you are, than what you do.

1. God uses troubles to teach us to trust Him.

2. God uses temptations to teach us to obey Him.

3. God uses trespasses to teach us to forgive.

Matthew 27:41 - 44

Four Habits of a Disciple

The habit of time in God's Word

The Habit of Prayer

The Habit of Tithing

The Habit of Fellowship

2 Timothy 3:16

James 1:22 - 25

Matthew 6:9 - 15

Start with praise of God

Committ to God's plan for your life

Our daily needs

Forgiveness

Protection

Tithing.

1 Corinthians 16:2

Fellowship.

Hebrews 10:24, 25

Church notes - 20th August 2023

 20th

Communion

Psalm 16

Sermon

2 Timothy 2:1 - 10

vs 2

Paul taught Timothy, amongst others.

Timothy was to pass the teachings onto others.

We are to pass on our gifts to others.

Preach the word.

The soldier

The athlete

The farmer

They all had to live their lives strategically. They need to prepare.

The Christian walk is more like a marathon than a sprint.

vs 7

God is committed to making His Name known to all the world.

Prayer - missionary work in countries with Turkic and Persian people groups across western and central Asia.

The Engineer and the Time Lady - Meeting the Princess

 Meeting the Princess

“We're almost there,” Andersen said.

 

Albert could see the ice palace ahead. But, still, General Order One...”

 

But Andersen interrupted. “Enough about the Prime Directive! Something needs to be done about this unnatural winter. I don't want to stand by and let Arendelle freeze to death.”

 

“I don't want them to freeze to death either, but we have to consider how we are helping.”

 

“It won’t be in a way that would lead to cultural contamination. One can say that the Queen already did so.”

 

“Not really,” Albert said. “The presence of a Queen with cryokinetic powers would obviously change things, but it wouldn’t change the culture much.”

 

Andersen nodded and lead the way towards the castle.

 

 

Inside the castle, Princess Anna tried to persuade her sister to come back to the city, but failed.

 

Kristoff ran up after seeing Anna hit by a wave Elsa had given off. “Anna. Are you okay?

 

“I’m okay. I’m fine,” Anna said, trying to reassure herself.

 

“Who’s this?” Elsa asked. “Wait, it doesn’t matter. Just, you have to go.”

 

“No!” Anna objected. “I know we can figure this out together.”

 

“How? What power do you have to stop this winter? To stop me?”

 

“Anna, I think we should go,” Kristoff said.

 

 

Albert and Andersen came up to the Ice Palace as a large form threw three others out of the palace.

 

“The Princess!” Andersen said.

 

Albert had his tricorder out.

 

“Strange...” he commented as Andersen moved forwards. He didn't know what to make of those readings. The snow creatures were reading as pure snow.

 

 

Anna didn't believe what had just happened. Elsa had her thrown out. “It's not nice to throw people!” she said to the bouncer snowman.

 

Kristoff grabbed her and pulled her back. “All right, fancy pants. Calm down. Just let the snow man be.”

 

“Let me at him,” Anna said. She then saw two strangers approaching.

 

“The Queen threw you out?” the female of the two asked, with curiosity in her voice.

 

“Yes. My own sister!” Anna said with annoyance.

 

“Princess Anna?” the young woman asked.

 

“Yes, who's asking?” Kristoff asked.

 

“I'm Lena. We're travellers who were in Arendelle for the coronation,” the young woman, Lena, answered.

 

“I'm Leonard,” the other traveller said, indicating himself.

 

“You can help us get back in the castle,” Anna said.

 

“That's not a good idea,” Kristoff objected. “You saw what happened.”

 

“There has to be a way,” Anna said.

 

“Is there another way into that ice castle?” Lena asked.

 

“I'm not sure,” Anna answered. “But we have to try.”

 

“Let’s try it,” Kristoff said.

Church notes - 6th August 2023

 6th

Matthew 28:16 - 20

Mark 10:13 - 16

Matthew 18:10 - 14

Matthew 22:37 - 39

The great commandments apply to children and youth just as much as to others.

Communion

Luke 22:19, 20