Hey all:
It is that time again for me to head back out into the field! My weeks off sure pass by quickly. It was a relatively quiet week with me completing long over dueprojects. I was in the Springs (AKA Colorado Springs for you non-CO folk) once again on Tuesdayand I was able to see Dalston, one of the students whoI have been asking prayer for. He graduated a few weeks ago and seems to be doing ok so far. I promised him a copy of Search for Significance by Robert McGee and so I was able to get a copy to him when I saw him. Friday was "guys night" with a few guys from church. We cooked dinner and fellowshiped. It was a great opportunity to get to know some of the guys from church and build some relationships here in Gunnison.
Last week with the guys went pretty well. There were no major incidents to report, thank goodness. We spent two days hiking (It was supposed to be 3 but theguys pulled off a killer hike on Thursday!!) We took the guys mountain biking on Sunday over some gnarley rocks. The guys are doing well, overall. We got our last student last week and we are all looking forwardto a few months off. My last day is December 16th,just in time for Christmas. There is not much more to report at this time. It has been a pretty tame few weeks. Of course, there are a few prayer requests:
1. Please pray for Lindon. He just graduated from the program this weekend and is heading back with hisfamily. He has come a long way since he started theprogram. Please specifically pray for his mother. She has been in a series of abusive relationship andabuses drugs and alcohol herself. Please pray that she can clean herself up and be a positive mother for Lindon. Also, pray that Lindon can remain positive onthe "outs." He is a local kid, meaning that he grewup in the town that the business is located. A number of us have taken him under our wing and plan on beinga mentor for him. He needs all the positive male guidance that can be provided in his life.
2. Please pray for Chris T. He has an anger management issue. The only way he know how to dealwith his temper is to fight and argue. Please pray that he can find alternative positive means to dealwith his anger.
3. Please pray for my continued outreach with the guys. Please pray that I can be a positive example tothe guys and that I can continue to be positive and compassionate and that I don't get burnt out.
4. Please pray for my relationships both at work and at home. Please pray that I can be more transparent and open myself up to those around me. I met somegreat people out here and ask you to pray for thegrowth of these relationships. The Lord has me herefor a purpose and I ask that the purpose becomes more clear day by day.
5. Please pray for my continued job search for extrawork. I did start the job at the coffee house but the wine bar gig fell through at this point. I plan ondoing some more searching when I get back next week. My time off is creeping up on me so I would like tofind some extra work soon.
6. Please pray for my family back home. My grandmother recently had a stroke and has been indeclining health for some time. Please pray for my parents for guidance and strength in this situation. I greatly miss my family so please pray for strengthas I deal with the distance between us. I pray that our time spent together during the holidays will be fruitful.
Well, that is about it. I would like to close with apoem that I just recieved from a woman I went t ochurch with back in Delaware. I hope she doesn't mindthat I use it! It spoke directly to my heart and so Iwanted to share it with all of you. Many of you have already read it! I hope it speaks to you as well!!! I love you all!
Thanks again for your continued support, prayers and love.
Faithfully His Servant,
Chas
The Will of God
by Sandy Russell
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot keep you;
where the arms of God cannot support you;
where the riches of God cannot supply your needs;
where the power of God cannot endow you.
The will of God will never take you where the Spirit of God cannot work through you;
where the wisdom of God cannot teach you;
where the hands of God cannot hold you.
The will of God will never take you where the love of God cannot enfold you;
where the mercies of God cannot sustain you;
where the peace of God cannot calm your fears.
The will of God will never take youwhere the comfort of God cannot dry your tears;
where the word of God cannot feed you;
where the miracles of God cannot be done for you;
where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.
Everything happens for a purpose.
We may not see the wisdom of it now, but trust and believe that everything is for the best.
The best way to be anxious nothingis to be prayerful about everything.
It is that time again for me to head back out into the field! My weeks off sure pass by quickly. It was a relatively quiet week with me completing long over dueprojects. I was in the Springs (AKA Colorado Springs for you non-CO folk) once again on Tuesdayand I was able to see Dalston, one of the students whoI have been asking prayer for. He graduated a few weeks ago and seems to be doing ok so far. I promised him a copy of Search for Significance by Robert McGee and so I was able to get a copy to him when I saw him. Friday was "guys night" with a few guys from church. We cooked dinner and fellowshiped. It was a great opportunity to get to know some of the guys from church and build some relationships here in Gunnison.
Last week with the guys went pretty well. There were no major incidents to report, thank goodness. We spent two days hiking (It was supposed to be 3 but theguys pulled off a killer hike on Thursday!!) We took the guys mountain biking on Sunday over some gnarley rocks. The guys are doing well, overall. We got our last student last week and we are all looking forwardto a few months off. My last day is December 16th,just in time for Christmas. There is not much more to report at this time. It has been a pretty tame few weeks. Of course, there are a few prayer requests:
1. Please pray for Lindon. He just graduated from the program this weekend and is heading back with hisfamily. He has come a long way since he started theprogram. Please specifically pray for his mother. She has been in a series of abusive relationship andabuses drugs and alcohol herself. Please pray that she can clean herself up and be a positive mother for Lindon. Also, pray that Lindon can remain positive onthe "outs." He is a local kid, meaning that he grewup in the town that the business is located. A number of us have taken him under our wing and plan on beinga mentor for him. He needs all the positive male guidance that can be provided in his life.
2. Please pray for Chris T. He has an anger management issue. The only way he know how to dealwith his temper is to fight and argue. Please pray that he can find alternative positive means to dealwith his anger.
3. Please pray for my continued outreach with the guys. Please pray that I can be a positive example tothe guys and that I can continue to be positive and compassionate and that I don't get burnt out.
4. Please pray for my relationships both at work and at home. Please pray that I can be more transparent and open myself up to those around me. I met somegreat people out here and ask you to pray for thegrowth of these relationships. The Lord has me herefor a purpose and I ask that the purpose becomes more clear day by day.
5. Please pray for my continued job search for extrawork. I did start the job at the coffee house but the wine bar gig fell through at this point. I plan ondoing some more searching when I get back next week. My time off is creeping up on me so I would like tofind some extra work soon.
6. Please pray for my family back home. My grandmother recently had a stroke and has been indeclining health for some time. Please pray for my parents for guidance and strength in this situation. I greatly miss my family so please pray for strengthas I deal with the distance between us. I pray that our time spent together during the holidays will be fruitful.
Well, that is about it. I would like to close with apoem that I just recieved from a woman I went t ochurch with back in Delaware. I hope she doesn't mindthat I use it! It spoke directly to my heart and so Iwanted to share it with all of you. Many of you have already read it! I hope it speaks to you as well!!! I love you all!
Thanks again for your continued support, prayers and love.
Faithfully His Servant,
Chas
The Will of God
by Sandy Russell
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot keep you;
where the arms of God cannot support you;
where the riches of God cannot supply your needs;
where the power of God cannot endow you.
The will of God will never take you where the Spirit of God cannot work through you;
where the wisdom of God cannot teach you;
where the hands of God cannot hold you.
The will of God will never take you where the love of God cannot enfold you;
where the mercies of God cannot sustain you;
where the peace of God cannot calm your fears.
The will of God will never take youwhere the comfort of God cannot dry your tears;
where the word of God cannot feed you;
where the miracles of God cannot be done for you;
where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.
Everything happens for a purpose.
We may not see the wisdom of it now, but trust and believe that everything is for the best.
The best way to be anxious nothingis to be prayerful about everything.
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