Deeper DTI '04-'05 Concludes!

It's hard to believe that the 9 months of Deeper Discipleship Training Institute is over! To say that Jeremy and I have been incredibly blessed (and challenged) is an understatement.

On May 12th, the 8 Deeper students that went to overseas missions sites returned back to their homeland. We spent 5 days at the camp in Indiana discussing this 4 months overseas, reviewing the past year, considering where God has brought us, and worshiping together. It was incredible to hear them tell of the experiences in their respective countries (Poland, Haiti, Czech Republic, or Thailand). One thing that was mentioned across the board was the discovery that our God is the Same everywhere...in any language, in any country or culture.

As these students have returned home, please remember Micah, Iris, McKinsey, Ben, Sarah, Tina, Joel, Lisa, and Erik in your prayers as they continue to pursue "the one thing" - a relationship with God. Their plans for this coming year range from attending college to working in a restaurant. We are very excited to watch God continue to work in their lives.

Jeremy and I feel so priveleged to know these friends, and plan to keep in touch. After our year with Deeper DTI staff and students, I pray that we will never be the same.

There are a lot of changes going on with the Deeper program, and I will do my best to explain: Jeremy and I feel very strongly that God led us here to Eagle Rest Retreat Center, and at this time it seems that God is leading Deeper to stay in IN for another year with one location. To put it simply, we are not going to be on staff for this coming Deeper year, but plan to be involved again for the '06-'07 year. At first, Jeremy and I were very disappointed that we werent going to be able to be a part of this next year. However, now we can see that a year to devote fully to Eagle Rest is crucial as we get our feet wet in retreat center management. Both ministries are under the same organization - Impact Ministries International - that we love and believe in.

Thank you for all your support and prayers during this past year of ministry - we hope you will continue to be a part of this next season of our lives at the Overlook at Eagle Rest! Thanks for taking the time to read this rather lengthy entry.

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