.: whatever happens :.

I am well into my training as a Staff Counselor at Mount Hermon, and needless to say, I am super excited about what is going to happen this summer, as well as anticipating those moments that happen in the midst of relationships and opportunities for ministry and fellowship. I am amazed at the fact that I have been called to serve here for the summer, but know full well that God has been preparing me for times such as these. There is a confidence and strength that I know has come only from the Father. I have the opportunity to be a blessing and encouragement to others, as well as receive such from those all around me. The people here are great and there is a spirit and vision to this place that is thrilling to discover and get behind. We divided up the people that we will be in charge of today, so I am eagerly dreaming up events and things that I can do to motivate these summer staffers in such a way that they are consistently reminded of why they have given up a summer to do camping ministry.


This is the dorm that I am in charge of...

Philippians 1:27 keeps ringing in my head: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." What greater cause is there to play a role in then the furthering of the gospel of love and grace? I have the privilege of daily participating in the conversations that the Spirit of God is having with each of these individuals here at the camp - that thought alone seems to feel so exhilarating! Through offering who I am to this place, I have the chance to impact people... to be used by God to mold hearts and minds... to engage and enter into conversations that will potentially shift and redirect other people's lives. And in and through all of this, I myself stand the chance to be radically impacted and challenged and changed. That is the gist of what the summer feels and sounds like right now. The summer staff arrives on Sunday and Monday, so please continue to be praying for me! And as for my MV peeps, I miss you all and know that you too are supporting me over the next 3 months through intercession and vocal encouragement from time to time (need I remind you that I love email, though in all honesty I cannot promise you much in return).