Divine Satisfaction!

June is here!  And for those familiar with the ministry God has privileged me to be a part of, you know that this month is historically very busy.  This year is no exception.

Next week Em and I will be taking a group of  Sr. High students up to the thriving metropolis of Union Grove, Wisconsin to minister alongside some very special people at Shepherds ministries.  Shepherds is a facility designed to minister to mentally challenged individuals.  These overlooked, sometimes scorned and mocked people are given an atmosphere of respect, love, and purpose to live in at Shepherds.  We take this trip about once every 3-4 years in order to 1.  Be a ministry to the shepherds home residence.  2.  Raise awareness in our church and with our teens about the reality that the mentally challenged are made in the image of God and should be treated as such.  3.  Be ministered to by a unique group of Christians who’s faith shames those of us who are mentally “sound”.

We return from Wisconsin, teach Sunday School (a series on the Prodigal Son),  turn around and drive another group of teens up to  The Wilds, a Christian camp in North Carolina.  This week is always fun as it provides us with 24 hours of interaction with our teens (12 hours driving up and back) and is somewhat relaxing as Em and I rest in the mountains of North Carolina for the week while the teens experience some intense fun and discipleship.

We return from North Carolina, teach Sunday School, and then help out in Vacation Bible School for the week.  The next Sunday, after teaching Sunday School, Em and I pack our bags and head out for a two week, cross-country-and-back road trip vacation!

And of course during all this time I’m doing some heavy duty prep for my ordination on July 30th.  Now some might think that I’m a glutton for punishment, but in actuality I believe that I’m truly blessed to be able to participate in all of these events that fill up our calendar.  While I’m sure I’ll breathe a sigh of relief when all these events are finished, I know I’ll also be able to praise God as I look back and see what he accomplished through each of these events.

Of course, one thing that will make these events easier is….my new toy!!! (er…business accessory)  Today I became the proud user of a Blackberry Curve…which now means I can….update my facebook from anywhere!!!!  Oh what did the Apostles do without these?

Your prayers are always appreciated, and hopefully I’ll be able to update you on what God is doing throughout the month.