November Update, a set on Flickr.
Hey Everybody! We've made it six months out here! God's grace has truly been sufficient! A lot happened this month, but we'll try to sum it up in some kind of a orderly/succinct fashion for you guys!
The Bible College semester is over. The students ended strong, and we sent them all packing on the 21st. We really saw the Lord do a work in each of their lives, as they all left different from when they first arrived. Everyone grew close together, and we already miss them. It was a great group! We are very privileged to have been able to live with such an awesome group, and minister to them practically and spiritually. It was a LOT of work around the clock with no breaks or weekends (24/7)... We've heard the Bible College semester being likened to grabbing hold of a speeding freight train & your hair catches fire as you hold on for dear life! Then 90 days later it comes to a screeching halt!!!! =O It's true! Haha! But it was so sweet! The semester was followed by Thanksgiving, where Gabriella and I shared a very sweet meal and time with the Christianson family - good food and good company! Gabby was a whirlwind in the kitchen preparing pies, ham, casseroles, and mashed potatoes; God has really blessed me ;) Pastor Jeff and his son were in Israel ministering to the Bible College students in Jerusalem, but had to come back early because of the recent conflict there; they made it back on time for Thanksgiving.
Gabriella is a whirlwind in the Kitchen AND in the Children's ministry. She has organized and is running a Christmas program with the kids. She has them singing and practicing; the program will be Sunday morning December 16th - ***please keep her and the children in your prayers.*** She really wants to bless the church/people with a sweet Christmas program. She just loves those kids so much!
Before the Bible college students left, we did some more outreach and evangelism with them. I meant to get more pictures, but it's hard getting random people to pose sometimes =) But it was very fruitful. I got to lead the college kids in evangelism and give them basic instructions, and some stuff that I've learned along the way. And it was an awesome time! We waited for the kids at Glenwood Springs High School to get out from school, and we began to share the Gospel of Jesus with them! We got to pray with and lead about 6 kids to the Lord. ***Please pray for those young people and for follow-up opportunities.*** We also shared the Gospel in the downtown/main street areas, and shopping center. Jesus is the MAIN Light of the world, but He has us here as little lights for Him... so let's shine for Jesus!
Now that the semester is over, we are again able to spend more time and energy focusing on the church, visiting with folks, and being witnesses for Jesus in Glenwood. We've gotten so much exposure in the last several months. The church has grown noticeably in that time. But we do pray for the Lord to continue to add to the church; not for numbers sake, but because there are so many people that need to know Jesus and what He has done for them! And there are not a few Bible-teaching churches in this area; Calvary Chapel is unknown to 99% of the people out here. ***Please pray for the people of Glenwood!***
SNOW!! We got our first big snow storm! What a blast! Snowball fights... snowman... hot cocoa, and all the works! We've adjusted so much to the cold! But the worst is yet to come! =) We're not worried! =) The property is winterized. I've learned how to live in the mountains in the winter, and how to operate all the equipment - tractor/snow blowers, etc. So when the snow storms hit... I get to work - ***please pray that we don't lose any toes to frostbite.. Haha and that the Lord keeps us safe this winter & accident free!***
Well, so far, we've learned so much! One of those things is how to economize and budget! Hahaha! And God is so good! He gives us everything we need! We are VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD to seeing our family & friends for Christmas! We've begun counting the days, and are SO EXCITED! We also updated out prayer request page - we covet your prayers! Blessings,
In His Service,
Adriel & Gabriella
