Info Update:
Sorry it’s been so long. My mind has been occupied with the first week of services, tiredness, and work.
Summer finally arrived in Yellowstone. Snow is slowly disappearing, and shorts are an acceptable clothing choice. The scenery here is beautiful and I’ve hiked a little bit since the last update. Bunsen Peak was a beautiful hike. We hiked up and basically slid down the mountain on the snow—yea, it was a blast.
I’ve also gone camping outside of the park and met some great people who work and live in Mammoth. The stars were incredible, and the company was good. Unfortunately, my sleeping bag would not zip up so I froze the entire night in the fetal position. The next day, I planned to hike Osprey Falls, but knew my body wouldn’t enjoy it. So, I slept.
Finally, it ended with a great community meal of kabobs and fruit salad. One of my favorite things to do is sit around a big dinner table with good friends to eat and talk. Afterwards, I met with the mentor to discuss goals for my ministry leadership class. Needless to say, my mentor here is an incredible person. He’s basically a cowboy and pastor in one. He wants to take Kyle and I on a horse-packing trip. Montana? Horse Trip? Yup, let’s make that one happen.
Since then, I’ve developed a nasty cold that’s exhausted me and made me congested. It’s not bad, and everybody has it, but it’s more annoying than handicapping.
I’ve continued working as expo and they want me to stay there for now. The only part of my job I don’t enjoy is the schedule. 12-2:30 and 5-10pm basically leaves early mornings for hikes, walks, reading, ministry work, sermon prep, etc. While I like the idea of getting up earlier, the body is taking longer to adjust.
We had our first full Sunday this past week. I preached twice and we had a great showing. It really is beautiful to worship in the parks like we do. The amphitheater is a gorgeous venue, and the people who come are wonderful. We can make transitions smoother, but overall, it went as well as it could. We have a great staff, and by God’s grace it’s coming together nicely.
Reflection: The Truth Shall Set You Free
No reflection: only Scripture this time. I can’t get these two verses out of my head together.
Thoughts? Perhaps we should reflect together.
‘And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free’—John 8:32
‘In him was life, and the life was the light of men’—John 1:4
Love you all and miss you madly,
LTDA,
Trey
Keep up the posts bro. Good to know how you're doing out west. You show so much grace in relating to people - I know the Lord will use that out there.
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