We're in the City!

So as we headed into the city to go share the Gospel, the students
were practicing sharing the Gospel with each other on their own. I'm
so proud of these students! The picture doesn't do justice to Downtown
SF. In just a few minutes, we'll be getting off the bus and heading
out with each of our Gospel Teams on task to share the Gospel with at
least one person before we eat dinner and do the tourist thing.
Be praying that we have opportunities to share and that we share
clearly.

We've arrived safe & sound

Shep (the Youth Pastor here at Western Hills) welcomed us, gave us a
tour of the church, and prayed for us and out efforts here. Right now
we're about to head out to Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiradelli Square to
first share the Gospel in our Gospel Teams, then eat some clam chowder
and be tourists! Our sharing should begin around 6:00ish, so we covet
your prayers during that time.

Lunch Stop

We just had lunch. The hand dryers in the bathrooms were "hand
deforming." Very fun! We're all fed & full and back on the road. Only
"five more minutes..."

296 Miles to go

If only we could average 70 MPH...

Rest Stop

So we ran into Krystyl's dad, Michael at our first rest stop. He
spotted the bus and followed us in to say "hi" to his daughter.
2-1/2 hours down, 5 more minutes to go! ;--)

Headin' for San Francisco!

We're all packed and ready and pulling out 5 minutes ahead of
schedule! Keep checking back for updates throughout the trip...

Packed and Ready!

So I'm much better at packing "light" than I used to be (although my students might tell you differently). I still never pack until very late the night before. Then, while packing, I think of 1,000 other things to do. All this typically means that I'm up way later than I planned packing.

It's a little after midnight and I'm mostly packed for the trip. I'll be packed soon then off to bed. It's been a busy day getting everything ready for departure in the morning, but we'll be ready to go way too early.

Keep checking back for updates throughout the day. I'll be posting updates several times a day, more when we're doing ministry. Keep checking back for a "play-by-play" of all that's going on.

As you pray for us - pray Colossians 4:3-4, "...pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ... that I may make it clear..."

Our purpose for this trip is to share the Gospel as much as we can. My personal goal is that everyone on the trip has the opportunity to share the Gospel with someone at least once.

More soon...

Rob

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