Preached on Luke 4:18-32 and Isaiah 61:1-2 yesterday at Mercy Church. Allen Yates and I spent the weekend house/dog sitting for the Watson's in Lone Tree. We watched fireworks at Rich and Marge Nelsons in Littleton.
Becky Blackwell my landlord came over last Monday as I was moving out and we had a good long discussion after which she asked me to stay on at the house. So, I never did have to move out. She apologized for spreading gossip and rumors and we agreed there was some misunderstanding concerning my work with churches other than First Baptist. I reminded her that from the beginning of my stay here in Idaho Springs I would be working with the other churches as well.
After church Pastors Josh and Jim and I talked about what I was planning to do after this portion of my mission was done. One of the options is to help at Mercy Church or to help another church located in Fairplay in South Park. That Church is looking for a pastor.
No decisions about these options have been made. I may travel to Slab City in Southern California to spend the winter. Just don't know yet.
Waiting for my flyers before I head into York Gulch. Entertaining the idea of starting up a house church in York Gulch with my friend, Joe Eaton, who owns a home there. York Gulch is located north of Idaho Springs near St Mary's Glacier.
I may spend winter in Idaho Springs but not in the house. I gave the Blackwells a firm departure date of October 1. I may try my hand at winter camping up on Bell Mountain. Will discuss this with Bruce Bell at the breakfast club on Wednesday. I would like to construct a small log structure up near the summit big enough for a small wood burning stove. Just a thought. Just another option.
This is Allen's last week here in Idaho Springs and I am going to really miss him! He has been a great companion and helper. I've met so many good friends on my journey and I hate saying goodbye. But, as I have said before life is saying hello and goodbye.
Allen is headed for Alaska and is planning to locate in or near Fairbanks where he will be doing street preaching/evangelism. First, he plans on doing a 40 day fast in Alaska prior to his starting his mission.
Mercy Church will also keenly feel Allen's absence.
Shalom and God's grace to you all!
Pic is Pastor Dawit feeding a bottle to his new son, Yonathon. His daughter, Edna, is keeping a close eye out. I had lunch over at the parsonage the other day.
BR Schoenbein
Allen Yates
July 6, 2015- Monday
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