Hi Family!
I said to someone the other day, "I feel like we're in a whirlwind" - and it really feels like we are. Part of it is that it's the end of the school year. I was on campus the other day, meeting with a young lady who is an RA. I asked her how I could serve the RA's on campus next year, and she told me that she could try to get me into the 2 week training they do in August- to meet them all and hang out. They teach them that on the "wellness wheel" - all parts of the human- spirit, body, and emotions, need to be healthy, and they bring in PJ, the Lutheran Campus Center pastor, among other speakers.
But they haven't had a woman pastor. Yet :)
So I began to tell her about the Sozo tools we have been using, specifically the Father Ladder. I love these tools because they apply to humanity, not just Christians. The power and necessity of forgiveness is known in all faiths, and it's even politically correct :) So I can use this tool with people who have no idea what they believe. The beautiful thing is, once they encounter the God of Love, they usually really,really like Him.
So pray, family! Pray for favor for me with the female RA's on campus, and for Phil with the men. Imagine if we could teach this tool and minister to the RA's.....how we would reach the entire on-campus community of students!
In other news, I am sewing prom dresses for two of our daughters. What?!? I know. It can't be. And yet it is. The other beautiful thing is that Chi Alpha is sponsoring Voyageur's prom at BSU, so Phil and I get to be there as chaperones :) Haha. Not that it's necessary, just that it will set our minds at rest. I will post pictures when they're all finished.....
Our dodge ball tournament was amazing!! We sponsored a "Dodge Ball For Justice" tournament on St. Patrick's Day. The day was perfect- 70 degrees- which dwindled our teams down to six, but it was a blast anyway! Next year, we plan to have it around Valentine's Day, ensuring cold weather that will drive them all inside! All the money we raised went to the International Justice Mission, which helps with the whole sex-trafficking scene. We have realized since then that Bemidji is the hub of sex trafficking among Native American women. Next year we hope to put all the money we raise into the local effort.
There is so much happening, family, I can hardly tell it all in a blog. But this is a good start! If any of you will be anywhere near us this summer, give us a call! We would love to see you. And we are full swing in fundraising, so we will be doing some "touring" as well. We are LOVING being back full time on campus. It's where we're supposed to be. Hope to hear from you soon! Love you!
