Ministry Update on Emmaus

Jeff Kautz arrived to CO this past Sunday to begin his new job at Exempla Hospital. Jeff is staying with us for the week. His family will arrive Saturday April 1st to stay for good. It is exciting to see the beginning stages of arrivals from the core launch team. Three more families are set to join us in late May/early June.

God continues to impress upon me how personal he really is. I have been experiencing a dramatic shift in the opportunities to share his message lately. I can attribute this to two things: 1) we moved here for that very purpose 2) we pray for these opportunities daily. Not rocket science. Isn't it awesome that we can enter his throne room to pray and he listens! Long gone are the days where his people must enlist a high priest to enter the holy of holies and pray on their behalf. Now Jesus, our High Priest, speaks for us at all times so we can boldly and confidentally enter on our own and experience God's grace and mercy (Hebrews 4:14-16)

CO Update

We're moved in and officially live in Superior, CO, about 10 minutes outside of Boulder. The neighborhood, Rock Creek, is very nice and is a newer area. This neighborhood is a former ranch and only 250 people lived here about 10 years ago. Now there's about 10,000.

CO is beautiful, of course, and we are enjoying the scenery. The fam drove up to A-Basin today for some skiing. Jonatha and I (Peter) hit the beginner slopes so Jonatha could work on her skills. Jan and Aidan tried to ice skate in Keystone but couldn't locate the rink unfortunately. We had a nice afternoon and enjoyed sun and snow at 12,000 ft.

God is opening some wonderful doors for new relationships here. It's helping in the adjustment. The kids are so resilient. They had a tough time last weekend, but are clearly beginning to enjoy the new neighborhood. Last week was very tough for us emotionally. Lots of tears in the move, but God is gracious. We are so grateful for his provision, care and love for us. This is definitely a move for his glory and we are excited to see how he will use us to reach out to our neighbors, friends, and co-workers here in CO.

Better Believe It

Ever eat out at a restaurant, love it, and just gotta tell everyone you know all about it? Why do we do that? Is it because we want everyone we know to blow 50 bills to be catered to, just like us? Who knows! I do know one thing...the same zeal with which we recommend our culinary experiences should be seen in our recommendations for cultivating experiences. Have you met someone new this week? This month? This year? Have you cultivated a friendship with that person so they can experience Jesus in you? My past year or so has been filled with many, many new friendships, and I have to say it has been one of the best experiences. I've seen God open doors for the Gospel more and more as I simply invite other people into my life. It has deepened my desire for God, my desire for authentic friendships, and has challenged me in my thinking because I know better than anyone that often I am wrong in my thinking.

I hope today you'll be thinking about the possibilities that lie in front of you for God to use you to change someone's life for eternity. Are you ready? May we all be ready...

CO Update

I spent my first week in Boulder and started work this week. Training is going well and my team is easy to work with. The atmosphere at work is positive and welcoming. The headquarters are located in a beautiful spot with a view that distracts me quite honestly. Such is life on the front range.

Dan Otis has graciously provided a temporary home for me. It has been a pleasure to get to know him this week. The next two weeks I will unfortunately be away at work in CO while Jan and the kids prepare for the move date of March 11th. In the meantime, consider this from Psalm 24:3-4 "Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart..." Isn't it amazing how Jesus alone has provided the way for us to be considered clean and pure? By his grace we are forgiven and set free from a life of sin and bondage. Live in freedom today!

Emmaus Gathering

Gathering in North Platte at the Cheeks on Thursday. Not pictured (joined us via teleconference call) are Eric Heffley & Josh & Julie Luse. We had a great discussion on Acts 2:37-47, time in prayer and fellowship. We didn't break bread, but we did enjoy warm beverages...cause it's just cold out there!