Good Friday

The picture to the right was taken last Thursday during one of our all-property work days. A crew of boys, headed by our Discipleship Director, Joe Bahr, is busy digging a post hole on a northern hill facing the campus. The post hole now supports a rugged wooded cross that was built in front of us all during a chapel service by Joe White of Kanakuk camps. Joe White performs his "Cross-Talk" accross the country at university campus venues much larger than our weekly chapel service at Shelterwood. Several of our residents and staff responded to the message by nailing their shortcomings to the structure. So, you see, this particular cross has tremendous meaning. The planks were literally carried into the gymnasium on the back of Joe White, carved out and nailed together during a dramatic presentation of the Gospel. The cross was raised on a Shelterwood hill by our staff, big brothers and residents, and most important it represents the price paid by Jesus Christ for the sins of you and I. Today is Good Friday. The cross on our campus is just one story of the thousands to be told. What is your story?

The buzz around campus right now is the recently completed mission trip to Haiti. 12 of our residents, accompanied by staff, returned Monday night from a short trip Haiti with Global Orphan Project. Yesterday in chapel, they shared stories through personal testimony, video, pictures and song. It was amazing to hear and far more impressive than I anticipated. If you would like to hear a few stories and see some pictures, please check out the Shelterwood Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Shelterwood . It is worth it.

The girls Parent Retreat during the first weekend of April went well. The goal was for the retreat to run smoother by separating the lodges and reducing the number of folks involved. It worked. Next up: the Guys Parent Weekend. Starts next Thursday.

Your partnership with Doulos Ministries through my work at Shelterwood is appreciated more than you will ever know. Thank you for your continued prayers and financial support. You continue to be a tremendous blessing!