Tomorrow morning, we leave with the whole ForeRunner team for CSU (Colorado State University) for the US CCC bi-annual Staff Conference.

Except for Dotz, who just got married (Congrats Melvyn & Dotty!! ) The rest of the team will be there for a time of re-tooling, renewing our vision, refreshment in the Lord. We will hear from many gifted teachers of the Word, worship with brothers & sisters from the US & all over the world (get inspired in worship with Chris Tomlin!! Yes, he’ll be performin’ one of the nites) and of course spend time connecting with the God who has called us to this great movement in Campus Crusade!

If I’ve never expressed it before, I feel I should. I’m proud to be a Campus Crusade staff. I hope this does not come across as the wrong kind of pride… but the kind of pride that honors God! I do honestly believe that this movement & organization is God’s idea. He thought of it. He made it happen in 1951, through the obedience & faithfulness of one man. And so we who come along 5 to 6 decades later, being involved in it in one way or another can be thankful… and give glory to God for all the wonderful things He’s accomplished in & thru this ministry!

Hmmm… I didn’t even know I was going to say that.. it just came out as I typed.
And I was supposed to write more about the trip. haha…

The main conference will start on 19th and end on July 26th.
Along the way, we hope to get to know others in ministry, network with like-minded ministries in areas of Creative Communcations, music, media etc.etc. It’s gonna be exciting!!

Our kids will be attending the child-care program.. which we’ve heard, is excellent!
Do pray for them to learn much too! I really believe at this young age, they can grow a heart for the Lord, and a compassion for the lost too!

Just one more important request for Lil & me. The past few days leading up to this trip.. has been rather exhausting. Do pray for us.. as we find ourselves losing our cool quite easily. The kids are probably just being kids… but we’re just too impatient with them.

Pray for us an extra measure of grace & patience… as we have to travel long distances (on plane, bus, car etc.) with sometimes cranky kids etc. Pray for us for really allow the ‘Joy of the Lord’ to be our strength! It’s possible.. but He needs to empower us. Will you pray for us…