Training in the tropics

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I always get excited when my running creates an obvious platform to advance the Kingdom of God. Such is the case now.

Though it's a bit of a long story, I'll give you the shortened version. Jenny Anderson and I will be partnering with Hands of Compassion International (http://hoci.net) to take a group of high school athletes (mostly runners) to Costa Rica. We will be training our hearts, minds, and bodies for His service. We plan on having our own training session each day but will be serving the missionaries and kids by working in a sports camp. Of course, CR is a huge soccer country so it's a good thing that many of my runners are also soccer players. But from the looks of it, there are plenty of goofy camp activities that require little skill; just a sense of adventure.

I am praying for a great group of kids. Interest is high, I am glad to report. A mission trip is such a great experience to put priorities in order and create an urgency to share the Gospel freely. Of course, there will be a necessity for each of us to raise our support for such a trip since none of us have such an expense budgeted. So, be aware that you might be given an opportunity to help support our trip in the near future.

Stay tuned...

Comments

Rick Gray said…
What an opportunity and an adventure. I hope the kids can keep your two girls out of trouble.
February 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Jason Bolles said…
Where will you be going in costa rica?
February 13, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Rebekah Trittipoe said…
We will mainly be in the San Jose area but will venture down to the coast for one day of R&R.
February 17, 2011 at 9:04 AM
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