Still Hoping 08

I just got back from an incredible week with several of my High School students who decided to give a week of their summer to serve Christ, be the body of Christ, and to reveal the truths of the living Christ. In January 08, a huge flood hit the Lewis County area and devastated house after house. I honestly still struggle with the "why" component of the problem of pain, but I know that God's story and sovereignty are much greater than this feeble mind can handle. But, I saw God reveal his kindness and never-ending love and passion for his greatest creation, PEOPLE, through this weekend. It was tremendous to see 19 students work endlessly to show a response to Paul's call to be life-style worshipers (Romans 12:1), and because of their desire to worship God, they were able to reveal God to those we served. God was glorified through this unbelievable weekend of life together. I am so thankful for every aspect. Thank you to the students. Thank you to Don Zink (one of the coolest old guys I have ever met...one of the students wants to take him to homecoming), to Cristina for her support, Becky for her creativity and landscaping, to Dave block and his knowledge, to Anna and Paul, to all the students...it was one of the best trips I have ever been a part of, and I am floored by God's greatness as revealed by this unbelievable community. Thank you Jesus for how you moved.

seth