We ventured off to The Great Sand Dunes National Park wednesday and took in some needed free time. 
Many climbed to the top, while others stayed at the bottom and enjoyed the river. It is kinda like a beach without the surf and ocean. Great Fun!
After our trip to the dunes we then traveled over to the Sand Dunes Swimming Pool. Because this pool is a hot springs, the temperature stays very warm.
Lots of relaxing and fun!
Well we have the first half of the week done, with many sites flourishing and shining with the light of God’s presence.
We have helped quite a few individuals who have moved these students tremendously. From cutting up wood for a paralized stroke victim, to painting a house for a single mother living with M.S., who is also taking care of her handicapped child named Isacc.
These servants have never wavered from their tasks. They are true servants for God and his kingdom.
Jim Lane “The Speaker” has taught us this week to notice the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and to not marginalize our friends, family and peers. Great first half!
Sunday was a day of personal discovery and motivation. In church we discussed “Rediscovering the Church” out of the events that happened on Pentecost. Just as God gave the believers his purpose through the commission, he also gave us the power through the holy spirit. Through those two things we have confidence to serve others. The way church was first designed.
We then took a trip to San Luis, CO. to see the “Stations of the Cross”. It is a series of bronze sculptures spread throughout a hillside heading up to a chapel. 
Even though it is a “Catholic” shrine, it still makes every individual think about the walk Jesus did up to Galgotha. Great experience and a great day!
So here we are, Saturday night, with everyone finally here. We are blessed to have such an awesome group. We started off with a great supper (baked potatoes), then went in for introductions, worship with help from our Band Mile 33 and speaker Jim Lane. Then off to small groups for devos. Great first night
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Mile 33 is a worship band that focuses primarily on helping people worship our Lord Jesus through song. We have been playing together over 7 years and have enjoyed our opportunities to praise Christ at many places throughout Southern, Colorado. We lead worship for Christ, as He is our hope, righteousness, joy, and He is also our beloved God who knows how we feel and cares for us. It is by the Grace of Christ that we exist. We hope that Christ is visible through what we do and we hope that God is glorified in our music.
We picked the name Mile 33 long before the current band “33 Miles” and we are sticking by it. We call oursleve Mile 33 becasue Jesus was 33 years old when He gave His life for us and it was the last mile of His life that is our only hope.
The Band consists of:
Bobby Cody (Lead Electric Guitar) (Lead Male Vocal), Jason Cody (Lead Rythym Accoustic Guitar) (Backup Male Vocal), Wayne Cody (Bass), Arleigh Johnson (Drums & Percussion), Sarah Cody (Lead Female Vocal).
Jim Lane is all about lives transformed by God’s love. Knowing how many times in his life he’s blown it, he’s bent on people letting God breathe life back into the broken pieces of their hearts and lives… through the saving grace of Jesus. While we’re on the subject, he is passionate about people meeting the REAL Jesus, not the ones that people sometimes make up in their heads.
Jim is a father of four, a husband of one, and has misplaced his hair. He’s a 17 year veteran of youth ministry, and has worked in summer camps, gang-risk teen outreaches, church youth ministries and… um… oh yeah also he worked for two weeks at Burger King. Jim wants you to know he’s been a lot of things, but he’s NOT been a woman named Freida. Jim is into mountain biking and everything outdoors… but mostly his family, music, writing, and you know what? He also really digs those small multi-packs of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups ®
He is currently Pastor of Youth & Outreach at a suburban church in Colorado.
Yep, it’s that time again. Time to get the ball rolling on another Alamosa SERVE year. We are in the final process of getting things in order. We have a great speaker by the name of Jim Lane coming to share, and spend time with everyone throughout the week. Also, we have the band “Mile 33″coming to lead worship.
If you want a sampling of what’s to come, you’ll have to stay tuned in!
Imagine, if you will, a bunch of over worked, over played group of teens and leaders all in the same place at the same time…Scary!God has overcame it all this week by giving everyone the courage and strength to get through our weakest times.This is Thursday and although everyone was a little tired, the work of God still showed through.Everyone still put their game face on and saw the day as though God was in control.Everything from building a club house for a handicapped kid named Isaac, to giving encouragement to the elderly.Groups have been demolishing buildings and building decks. Groups have been Discovering The Mystery.Tomorrow we Unleash The Mystery!!!!God Bless,~Pastor Matt
The theme for the week has been Discovering the Mystery, but today most of us embraced the mystery by seeing and experiencing God’s amazing creation through the Great Sand Dunes National Park.Everyone had a chance to climb the dunes in hopes of reaching the top.Many found that it was not so easy.Our day ended up at the Sand Dunes Hot Springs Pool.Lots of fun, lots of fellowship, lots of food!Some of the students decided to give us all a show on the diving boards with arial feats and belly flops.Good fun..~Pastor Matt
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