Wednesday, September 17, 2008



There's nothing like a view from the top!

I've been in the beautiful state of Colorado this week in the mountains west of Colorado Springs. I'm attending training called CHE which stands for Community Health Evangelism. It's been a great time of learning and reflection. I'll even throw in retreat. It's been very long days but I'm learning a lot about Lifewinds model to disciple a community and foster positive change.

Each day, we have taken a long break after lunch to go out hiking and enjoying the country. I'm not used to this altitude and I could be in shape by the time I leave!!

We made it through Gustav ok. Our mission has been working down in Houma since that hit. We're also doing relief efforts in Texas to address the damage by Ike there. I'll update more on that as I know more. In Colorado, I'm outta sight, outta mind - no cell phone connection and feel like I'm in the ice ages with that. What did we ever do before cell phones??

Blessings to you all!

2 comments:

Ron said...

OK, now I'm jealous. Colorado is my favorite of all time!

Great to hear things are well there. Pray that God will bless your training and will be able to use you in ministry in Texas and Houma. God's speed.

Ron

"Lifted Up" said...

Hey Ron,

I can see why you love Colorado! It's been many years since I've climbed around in the mountains and it was just so beautiful! I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Plus, I had fellowship with a group of 30+ Christians all week as we talked about community evangelism. It was almost like a mission trip.

Hey, I'm thrilled that someone finally left a comment - I wonder if anyone ever reads these postings whenever I get a chance to update!

Hope all is going great with you and your family.
Mary