Well, hi there! I hope that summer is bringing you warmer weather than we have here!! Summer has come to the mountains, but not without the occasional snow…like today:(

I write this newsletter and ask that it would be a call to pray for the body of HCC. I have recently started reading through Romans in my quiet time, and I came to the end of chapter 4 verse 18. It says “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed…” I got to wondering what it meant to believe God in the kind of hope that produces righteousness (vs.3). The next day I came to chapter 5 verse 3, “…we rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us…” Wow, what a promise. My conclusion was this: If I was to come into a relationship with Christ where I was truly believing Him, in hope, I was going to have to suffer. This last month has been full of wonderful moments. We were able to see many of your sweet faces and get a fresh vision for ministry when we were home for the missions fair. We moved our church services to Sunday evening to better serve the body for the summer, and we are very excited to see what it will bring. We celebrated Aevyn’s first birthday, and we found out we are expecting another little one in February!

We moved here over two years ago with great hope and expectation for God’s vision for Summit County. Even today, I am amazed that the Lord called us to this beautiful place. As you well know we live in a community where the people are “lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.” Pastor Jeff has urged the congregation to not let this carnal mindset creep into the body of Christ, however it has been a major struggle. It is time for us to grow in our concern for the local body of Christ and personal spiritual growth. The summers are tough since it is for many the only time for families to travel, camp, hike and other outdoor things. I am asking that you would pray for High Country Church and it’s staff. We are facing some other issues outside the body that will affect the church, and we need God’s wisdom, vision, and provision. Pray that HCC will see the need for a consistent walk with Christ. Finally, pray that Pastor Jeff will be refreshed, encouraged, and provided for. Pray that he will have the anointing of the Holy Spirit as he teaches.

Tyler and I have yet entered into a another new season. As you know Tyler has taken a job with a local Snowmobile/ATV business as the manager. However, he has resigned this week due to some difficult circumstances within the business. Pray for Tyler as he looks for a new job and for our family as we face disappointment.

In all these things we are persevering and praying that God changes our character resulting in HOPE!! We are trusting the Lord knowing that He called us to this county! We will be faithful to what He has entrusted to us!! Thank you for your prayers and gifts. You are a blessing.

Les