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Hey guys, Michael checking in again. This past week was our staff retreat week. For our week we spent a couple days in Ocho Rios, and then several days in Negril before returning to Harmons last night. We also had Joey Butler, who is serving as a spiritual leader to our staff this summer, and his wife Dawn down with us for the week.
The week gave each of us time to sit back and think about everything that has happened in the first part of the summer. Also, it allowed for us as a staff to sit down and have some one on one conversations to continue to go deeper in our relationships. Each one of the summer staff held a one on one with Joey to see how we are each growing. Part of what I have been thinking about and working through comes from Luke 12:48, "From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." This summer I have been given an excellent opportunity, am I doing everything that is asked of me? Also, as Christians we have been given the greatest gift of all, but are we doing what God asks of us? or do we settle in a comfortable position?
Tomorrow starts the second half of the summer. We are looking forward to the four groups that we are about to have. Tomorrow is also the day that Adam is returning! Adam had to leave last Wednesday due to a family emergency, but we are anxiously awaiting his return. It sort of serves as a measuring test of how far we have come in our relationships. We have come so much of a family that we have been in contact with Adam each day since he has been gone.
We are half way through our journey together, and are eager to continue on. Now that we are well rested, we are ready for the next four weeks, and our thankful for all of your continued support. To our friends and family, we miss you! To those who have been here this summer, we are so glad you came and want you to stay connected! To those who are yet to come, we can not wait to meet you!
Michael
