First night at Outdoorsmen Church in Montana - Honesty

Last night we left orientation for a bit and went to the Wednesday night service at the church we will be serving with all summer. I came to Montana knowing this is where God wants me to be. Last night I felt confirmation of that. It's a wonderful feeling to know that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be. The people that make up the community of this church are the most genuine, honest people. Just spending one night with them, I can tell they don't put up a front. I believe that without honesty there's a lacking of foundation that is needed to build a trusting and meaningful relationship. It's refreshing when people are so honest that it just pours out of them. It's a treasure that is not found as often as I wish it was.

Pastor Mark and his wife Sascha are such wonderful people. Peaceful, loving, and compassionate was my first impression of them. They have three daughters between the ages of twelve and sixteen. All three of them are going on different missions this summer. It's a beautiful thing to see a family that has God as their central focus. And to see how the people in the church interact with each other and the family is inspiring. I’m excited to see what I will think when I look back on this summer. I have a feeling I’m going to learn a lot this summer, and grow in my spirituality and relationship with God.

Tonight is our last night of the Montana orientation. Tomorrow Mark and Sascha will pick us up and we’ll head to Holland Lake for the weekend to camp. About 50 people from the church will be going too. Good way to kick off the summer!

Peace to you,
Kate

Prayer requests: More humility, boldness, and confidence for me. Also, just for me to continue to spend quality time with the Lord each day. It's easy to get caught up in the days activities...especially in a new and exciting place.