It has been quite an interesting week here in Lame Deer, Montana. First of all for those who are not already aware, for logistical reasons, we had to move our entire housing site to a different location for the last three weeks of programming. That is last week. Can I tell you what a blessing it has been. First of all, we DREADED this transfer. It meant we would have to move everything and learn how to use a different and smaller facility. Second of all, it meant we would get NO time off this past weekend. Ugh! Third, it means we no longer have internet access readily available. So then you ask, where is the blessing?
The first blessing took place on Thursday evening when our Area Director, Ashley and our friend from corporate, Mara drove in around 1 am. Granted, I was not awake for their arrival, but the next day they began assisting like none other. It was so cool to see management realize that they too can get their hands dirty to help the greater cause of the team. One thing I have found in YouthWorks! is that their mission revolves around being servant hearted. I will be honest with you...it is sad, but unfortunately, we don't always see the most servant-hearted leaders within the walls of our church. Sometimes we even see pastors that turn their nose up to the homeless and are more concerned about tending public image and finances than they are the team of ministers they have surrounded themselves with. This isn't in regard to any pastors I have necessarily had, because I have had some great pastors. It is simply an observation from a guy who has not always been the most servant-hearted himself. Thanks Ashley and Mara. In addition, the entire team from the Crow Reservation came over to help out and bring me more paint. You guys were amazing. Needless to say, the move went beautifully.
The space is kinda small, but we have made do. In fact we dont even have showers on site. That brings me to the next blessing. We as staff have to be at the shower site while our teams are showering. I would have never thought about it, but it is amazing how much extra time this creates for us to develop relationships with students and adults while they are waiting in the halls. Isn't that how we are with God sometimes. It is amazing that it takes a requirement/accountability to spend alone time with God and develop that relationship. Our desire should be to make that time, and for many it is. Not me. I spend time with God by circumstance too often. I love the relationship I build with him in those times, BUT I LONG FOR IT TO BE MY PASSION! Maybe you struggle with this too, but I know I do.
Last let me share a short story. Evidently, there is one plug on the entire reservation that controls all of the internet capabilities for the entire tribal government. Guess whos new bedroom that plug resides in. Yes friends that is right. Sunday evening I needed to blow up my air mattress and unknowingly decided to pull out a very simple looking cord that appeard to be connected to a clock I would not be using. I never took the time to pay attention and notice that the clock did not stop. Um, yeah. I disabled ALL the tribal government computers internet access! Leave it to me right? In addition to that I cant even pick up a wireless signal. I have the power to shut down an entire tribal governement and can't even get a wifi signal. Only me friends. Only me. I'm just sayin, seems kinda crazy! Im just sayin.
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