This summer, God did some pretty cool things. Our first hike of the season was four days after getting back from the Philippines. It was up to a beautiful area north of Durango called Ice Lakes.
After the hike, our group decided to stop by Cascade, a series of waterfalls people jump off of in the summer time. It was on the way so we figured we might as well.
Upon entering the narrow canyon the waterfalls are in, we found the water to be a bit too high for the beginners in our group. I decided for safety reasons, our group wouldn’t jump that day.
As I looked down canyon though, I noticed a group of eight stranded on the first jump. The water was too high to get back to safety. Long story, short, I was able to rescue them from the situation. It was awesome that God put us there at just that moment to save those eight people. God wasn’t done yet. That was just the start of what God was doing.
Fast-forward to July 4th. Our plan is to take students to jump the falls before the great Silverton fireworks display that night. Who do we run into? One of the young women from our earlier rescue with another group of people...stranded on the first jump. This time, the water was at a safer level so I offered to guide them down it with our group. When all was said and done, we all made it out safely after a great time in the cold, mountain creek.
Through that, we were able to invite this young woman on our next hiking trip, the Grizzly Peak Camp and Climb. The trip, filled with hiking, fellowship, and devotionals, really gave Rachel a chance to connect, to pour into this young woman and encourage her. With the weather and other risk factors, our team was also able to pray a lot and see God answer those prayers. In the end, the whole team summited and returned safely. I think faith was definitely grown on the trip. I love seeing God work like that!
Prayer Requests:
-For Nick, one of the guys I’m discipling. Though it’s not for sure, the doctors think he has scarlet fever. He is still very sick. Pray for miraculous healing over him and that God would give him strength.
-For the FLC students, that the Holy Spirit would already be working on their hearts even before they start arriving in mid to late August.
-That God would continue growing us closer to Him and help us not neglect our first ministry; our marriage.
-For open hearts, for many to join us prayerfully and financially to bring the Gospel to Fort Lewis. If the Lord is leading you to give, please go to: http://thewallscall.blogspot.com/p/other-giving-options.html
Thank you for joining with us to reach Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO! -Cheers and God Bless, Mike & Rachel
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