We are off and running! I attended my first seminary class last Tuesday, and my job has officially shifted to a pastoral internship at Village Seven Pres. We are rejoicing! This has been a long time coming. Joy and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for spurring us on through prayer and support. It truly would not be possible without God's provision through you! From the Classroom: As I walked into class for the first time at Denver Seminary, I must admit I was a little nervous. I had waited a long time to walk through those doors, and the day was finally here. As I sat down and class began, my nerves, which had been practicing gymnastics in my stomach, finally began to settle, and the excitement of learning more about God took over. The first day of class was amazing. This is not just school; this is a place where I am being challenged in my walk with Christ and growing in my understanding of the work He wants to accomplish through me here in Colorado Springs.It will not be an easy journey - Greek is already a challenge - but this is a path I am grateful to be walking. From the Youth Group: This past summer was great! Parts were exhausting, but it was amazing to see God work in the lives of the students. The brightest highlight was a trip I lead to Juarez Mexico. We collaborated with a local church and came alongside them to reach out in their community through work projects and a children's backyard Bible club.The most exciting part of the trip was watching the Spirit move in the lives of our students through group devotionals each morning. Together we studied Jerry Bridges’ book, Day by Day Holiness, and the students were challenged to pursue Christ in every aspect of their lives. God is at work in them and in Juarez! From the Coffer: We are very happy to report that fund raising is going well. God is so good! We have not yet reached our goal, but we are much closer. Roughly 75% of the needed monthly amount has been promised. What a praise! These monthly pledges literally pay for my salary through the church. Once our monthly goal is met, we will still need extra funds to cover tuition and commuting gas, but God is even meeting us there through one-time gifts. Thank you so very much, and God bless you for your generosity! Please pray that the final 25% will be pledged. From the Home Studio: Our house is filled with the sound of music once again as Joy's voice and piano lessons have begun. She also teaches the Journey School choir once a week for elementary age children. Theo is quickly morphing into a little boy who is busy crawling, laughing, grabbing and forming his own opinions. We laugh and learn as he teaches us! We send our love to you and your families, dear friends and partners in grace! Praising God from whom all blessings flow, Evan and Joy Nelson |