Summer Adventure: Day 1

I've left Newberg today on my journey out towards Yellowstone. I am so very excited for this venture to begin.

This morning was an adventure as my plans for the upcoming week began falling apart. I began receiving cancelations with friends, leaving an open week ahead and new questions in how I would spend my time. I think it's perfect that as I take on several leadership positions that my plans should fail so early this summer already. In the midst of my questions on how to spend this week, other opportunities have been arising, but in the midst of them, this morning's message at church focused upon Jesus' challenge to look beyond physical needs to gain something lasting. It is a good reminder to me as I launch into this summer. I pray I'll hold onto this promise, that God knows and will meet my physical needs as I seek Him for what He offers that is eternal.

The next few days look busy as I meet with family and friends for the next few days and start driving out to my summer job. Starting out today though, I was overwhelmed with giddiness in the recognition that soon I will be seeing those geysers that inspired, belittled, and overwhelmed me last year. I am excited for the opportunity to return back to Old Faithful again for the summer. This is my first repeat ministry location, so while familiarity may remind me to be ever thankful for my surroundings, I am nevertheless extremely grateful for this opportunity, and excited for the ministry team I'll be working with. There will be seven others at Old Faithful, the first team member will be arriving on Tuesday.

The start of the summer...I am very excited to begin.
Enjoy your week!