WELCOME! This blog chronicles the ministry events of Emily's work with the Outdoor Leadership Team (OLT) of the CCO. OLT staff invest in the lives of college students often by "suspending the normal rhythms of campus life" through adventure activities that allow students to check their bearings in life. We engage in recreation for the sake of re-creation, learning, and growth that can transform lives into those of leadership and service.

Please note: the views expressed on this blog are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CCO or OLT.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Keeping Busy...

Spring break season has come and gone, and the school year is wrapping up for colleges & universities. So how do I fill my days in a potentially slow time? Well, let's just say that my days have no problem with being empty. On the other hand, most of them overflow.

I currently have two main projects with CCO:

1) I am excited to be assisting Laurel Mountain Christian Camp in their development of a small challenge course and a wonderulf new climbing wall.

George Foose, LMCC Director, by the "Wall" - a teambuilding challenge element.

The climbing wall on the outside of LMCC's new recreational building. I wish I had one like this!

LMCC is on the verge of entering its inaugural summer during which it will "partner with Pittsburgh's school, churches and organizations to offer tangible expressions of hope to our city's children." Check out their website for more info (http://www.lmchristiancamp.org/about).

The new dining hall at Laurel Mountain Christian Camp

It's situated in beautiful woodlands, run by dedicated & caring staff, and driven by a powerful vision. I'm eager to continue this project, training their summer staff, and seeing the young people who will be changed because of it.

Camper Cabins

2) I am spending a lot of time communicating with supporters and hosting supporter openhouses as my time with the CCO draws to an end. Last Sunday I had a wonderful time with supporters from the Pittsburgh area, and I plan to be heading east in June for more visiting and openhouses, so stay tuned! The details of my future plans should soon be established, and I will keep you posted when that happens. I believe it will involve working for at least two years in rural southwestern Uganda with a Christian community development organization. For those of you who support me financially, I will also be getting details to you soon. I will be working through July, and the last day to send donations will be July 15th. Any automatic payments will also be stopped at that time.

Peace & blessings to you!
Emily
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