Spring Happenings

Since it has been so long since the last update, this one may be lengthy. Lots of things have happened in the last month. We are going to try to fill you in on most of them. The event that meant the most to both of us was a long overdue vacation. We were privileged to be able to spend a week together just having fun. It was incredibly refreshing and rejuvenating. By the way, the reflection in the picture is from a super glossy garbage can lid. (Only in Disney World.)

Plans are being made for a new activity at the Gorge. The "activity guys" have been busy constructing and testing the new zipline that will start the new activity. In the picture below, you can see how exciting it is going to be, and this is only the beginning.

The lake has also been drained so that the crud of the winter can be removed from the water and sparkling, fresh water can be refilled back into it.

Lots of office work has also been on the agenda for the last month. Recruiting summer staff, compiling training policies and procedures, and working through various scheduling tasks for the summer have all been parts of Shannon's days.

The next big thing on the "To Do List" is Summer Staff Training. This will start on May 13th. For two weeks, the young adults who will be dedicating their summer to God's work at the Gorge will learn the do's and don'ts of an action packed summer. This is a crucial part of the ministry, and we ask that you pray for each and every member of the staff during this time. God does great things through their lives, and we only want to provide them with every opportunity that we can for them to do His will.

After Staff Training, the first week of Adventure Quest will begin. May 30th the campus of the Gorge will be filled with anxious young people. We again ask that you pray that God will annoint each and every life that comes through the Gorge. Start praying now that He will open their hearts, ears, and eyes to the life that He has planned for them and help them to realize the christian life is the greatest adventure they could ever take.

Since our first posts were about how beautiful the snow was this winter, we thought we would show you some of God's masterpieces that He has provided for us in the Gorge. Sunday we were able to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of hiking, wildflowers, and beautiful scenery to remind us that the God of the Universe is the same God that holds us in the palm of His hand.

With all of the signs of spring all around us, we know that summer is just around the corner. We ask that you continue to pray that the Lord will use all of us in mighty ways to further His kingdom. Its all about HIM!