We left this morning at 7:11 (not bad for wanting to pull out at 7:00). In this line of work if you get out within an hour of your target you're happy. So far we have had a good drive and not any mechanical issues at all, even though the van says to "service engine soon".
Our students have been amazing and have responded to things well. We saw one of the funniest signs ever in the northern part of Wyoming.
The campsite we are staying at is only 1/2 mile off the freeway and is a perfect spot to stop for the night. Soon after we pulled in we went through a couple of team building activities. The first one was a simple game of "Ha" where the students put their heads on each others stomachs and had to say "ha" without laughing. They did great the first time through then one the second time through they had a harder time not laughing. It provided some great discussion. Then we had them connect with each other without using words or gestures. This was more difficult for them to take seriously but also provided some great discussion.We have had a great time so far...except for one little game. It's a time game called "oosa" that I have never played before. So I decided to join in one game and was quickly ganged up on. Before I knew it I had lost 5 times and they had a dare waiting for me. I can't remember the last time I didn't have any facial hair but I took it all off because I lost. That might be the last time I play...enjoy it while it's clean shaven.
We ended the night with some worship and a great discussion. I feel like they are becoming more and more ready as we get close. And I'm really excited to see what happens in the next couple of days.
Prayer Requests
- More good discussion from team builders. We have a lot more planned than we did tonight and some of it will stretch them in their relationships and communication. Pray that they will speak clearly and listen well as they learn to work together even more.
- Safe Travel: we finish our driving tomorrow afternoon.
- Friday Night at the Youth Center: we are going to hang out with the teens in the town. Pray that our teens will connect well with the teenagers from Roundup and lay foundations for telling them about Christ.
in His Grip,
Jared
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Well, I accidently get a message through every now and again. Know that I will be checking the blog and praying daily. However, I do not know why sometimes I get through and sometimes I do not. I am using the same password sometimes it works and sometimes it won't. Heard a new song on KCMS the other day. Words were something about not fighting against the hands of love that are holding you. I will be praying that for all on the trip and all lives touched by those on this trip. 1st Samuel 12:23a
Jared and team--
Very excited about your mission. Praising God for the safe travels and am very excited to hear about how the team building continues, how He uses you tonight with the local teens and how he launches this great time of community in Roundup!
Thanks for your faithfulness to the Lord. You are so missed in Seattle, but it is clear the Lord has you in CO for His purposes!
Grace,
Brian
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