What a ride?!? This summer has been flying by, and there is so much happening. In case you can’t remember (it’s been a while since I posted last), this summer I am staffing a Summer Training Program with the Navigators in beautiful Granby, CO (See photo below). About 70 students from colleges in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico have gathered for 8 weeks to grow in their faith and get better equipped to make an impact at their campuses in the Fall. God has done huge things through this program in the past, myself included, and this summer is no exception. We are currently in our fourth week, but it still feels like we started a couple days ago. It has been a joy to grow with students and team leaders in studying the Bible, memorizing scripture, and even sharing our faith in the surrounding towns. I have the privilege of working with two fantastic team leader men, and it is amazing to see how God is working in them, and in the guys on their teams that they are helping.
The view from our staff housing for the summer, near the YMCA
Aside from mentoring two team leaders, one of my big responsibilities is for a large group event called Super Tuesday. This past week we had over 115 people attend. These people include: the students in our program, other students that work at the YMCA from around the nation, as well as several international students. It is great to see this group of young people learning about Jesus and growing together with others from such varied backgrounds.
Our first meeting of the summer (I am barely visible on the far right)
I would ask that you be praying for me in a couple of very important areas over the next several weeks:
First, that I would be able to invest well in the Team leader guys that I am mentoring, and that they would be able to then help the guys on their team. As we are near the halfway point in the program many of the students are feeling worn down, but more importantly it is easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. All of the student members work 40 hours a week, in addition to the program requirements. Would you pray that these students look to God for energy and motivation to keep working hard and to push through, especially when it gets tough?
Also, would you pray for me, as I will be making the move to Grand Forks, ND by the end of this month to begin medical school. I was able to line up some things (like housing) during a quick trip in May, but there are still a lot of small details that need to be worked out before I start school. I want to stay fully engaged at the program, and not spend too much time on future things that I cannot control. I am also part of a summer class to get a refresher on some of the tougher undergraduate classes I took. Would you pray that I might be diligent to finish that class in the midst of a busy schedule?
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