We're here!
To be more specific, we are at Pine Lake Christian Camp in Alberta, Canada. Yesterday was a lot of travel and we didn't get to the camp until 12:30am (which was 2:30 back home!). But we arrived safe and sound.
We awoke (earlier than we thought due to the time change) to a beautiful sight as the sun rose over the lake, and it was definitely what you might call chilly. But as the sun rose above the clouds and we began to work, it thankfully warmed up. Today was a full day of doing work here for the camp that would otherwise just be a dream. I am thankful for this group and for their willingness to always work hard. They never want to quit a job until it is finished. Some of us ended the day covered in lake algae, some in mud, and all in sweat, but as we approach the evening and dinner looms (which smells delicious, why am I writing this next to the kitchen?) we look forward to rest this evening. After a long day of travel and not as much sleep as we would have liked, it will be good to relax as a group tonight.
I ask that you continue to pray for the relationships and bonding of the group. We are reading through Philippians in our morning devotional time, and I was struck by the way Paul's exhortation seemed so appropriate for us: "Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel". That is certainly my prayer for this group, that we would be of one mind, united by God's one Spirit.
I appreciate your prayers and support. Lynette is working to set something up on facebook to update you with photos. I'll let you know when that is up.
Josh
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