Ropes Course

Today I volunteered to help with the ropes course. A Japanese church group was on the base using the course. After I completed my school commitments I joined the group to help the ropes course staff with whatever I could. It was fun seeing people overcome their fears and the exhilaration on their faces when they complete one of the elements. One little boy (5 years old) was terrified and literally had to be carried up the tree by his dad so he could complete the challenge. We connected their harnesses together and Dad would carry him up then swing, zip, or whatever down. The boy would scream in terror then be excited that he had done it.

The ropes course is an extraordinary evangelism tool. It is used not only for the YWAM classes, but also churches, schools, National Guard units, police (including the SWAT team that was here last week), corporations, etc. Many people have heard the gospel because of the testimony of the YWAM staff here.

One other really cool thing about the ropes course here that wouldn't be the same at home; there are hardly any mosquitoes. I mean, here we were, standing in a dense forest on a warm day for about 2 hours and I swatted at less than a dozen of the little bloodsuckers. How cool is that?!

Today we had small groups again. The men took a break from being serious and spiritual. For our small group time, we played volleyball. It was fun. One of the men had never played before. The rest of us just looked like we hadn't.

Probably the most interesting thing (I saved the best for last) is what Adriana has begun. She has begun a Bible study/book club with several of the Korean ladies. Several were excited about coming. They met for the first time tonight. They read Psalm 1 together tonight. I understand they will begin a study of Ruth next time. For the book club portion, they read the highly contemplative works of Calvin and Hobbes. The Koreans understood Psalms, but Calvin and Hobbes required much explanation. Lisa said the ladies were looking forward to the next meeting. What a unique and wonderful girl Adriana is!

While Adriana was leading the BS/BC, Lisa attended an aerobics course led by one of the staff ladies from Latvia. Lisa said Christina did a great job leading the workout and expects to be sore in the morning.