Week 3 Update

We are really starting to see the potential effect that we can have here in Vail now that everyone is employed. Our largest and most targeted mission field is our workplace, so relationships with co-workers are huge. The 42 of us are spread throughout the valley, and the hope is that in each of these places, we can start small spiritual movements that will last after we are gone. We do this by getting involved in the lives of others and showing them Christ in an authentic and real way. While this is going on, a few people from the same workplace are beginning to meet in small groups to study the Bible, with the intent of bringing their co-workers into the fold as they go along.

This weekend, we had a refreshing men’s weekend out at a campsite near Eagle, CO. It was a good time of vision casting and for growing together as a group of guys. In the higher elevations, there were still 3 or more feet of snow for us to traverse through on our day hike to a lake in the forest, and a few guys also checked out a nearby cave. The women also enjoyed their weekend growing together in the outdoors.

It’s crazy to think that staff will be leaving and turning to project over to students in just a week and a half on July 3^rd. That will also be the halfway point for project. After they are gone, we will still have the staff over at The Vail Church to assist us as needed. Both groups have been great mentors to me and others throughout the first month of the project.

A huge part of this project has been training and growth for the individual. So far, I am learning how to...

1. lead well and follow well. These are two things that can be difficult for me, and that require humility and rejoicing in your weaknesses while using your strengths.

2. orient myself to the Spirit and walk in the light and life He gives.

3. give grace to others and accept grace from others and God.

More later,

Allen

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