Today's been another full day. We seem to be recovering from the jetlag and slept a lot better than the previous night. We woke up early and enjoyed breakfast on the patio with more fresh French pastry products...this is definitely not an Atkins community. After breakfast we piled into the car and drove about an hour to Chateau Les Beaux, an old castle/fort that sits atop a steep hill in the French countryside.
This stronghold has been around for nearly 700+ years and was a Protestant Huguenot stronghold during the Reformation period. After spending the day yesterday getting to see the people and culture of Marseille, we took some time today to take in some older European history. The area surrounding the highest point of Chateau Les Beax is peppered with little shops and re
staurants selling all kinds of trinkets and cooking all kinds of French cuisine. At the top of the hill stand the remains of a formidible castle where we were able to take in one of many "breathtaking vistas" that this part of France has to offer. One of the highlights of the tour of Chateau Les Beaux was watching the staff load and fire a volleyball filled with water about 150 yards from a trebuchet. Amazingly, the ball hit the target, (a rock tower), dead-on, despite being hurled into a 50 knot crosswinds...needless to say it was quite impressive.
staurants selling all kinds of trinkets and cooking all kinds of French cuisine. At the top of the hill stand the remains of a formidible castle where we were able to take in one of many "breathtaking vistas" that this part of France has to offer. One of the highlights of the tour of Chateau Les Beaux was watching the staff load and fire a volleyball filled with water about 150 yards from a trebuchet. Amazingly, the ball hit the target, (a rock tower), dead-on, despite being hurled into a 50 knot crosswinds...needless to say it was quite impressive. Our time here continues to be a blessing as we spend time talking with the Anthony's and preparing for the basketball camps next week. We have been very fortunate to get these few days to recuperate and get geared up for all that lies ahead. Our evening conclude
d with a time of reflection on what we've been learning and a time of prayer for one another and for all that will take place next week. We'd appreciate your continued prayers for our effectiveness, humility, and safety in the upcoming days. God has been exceedingly gracious thus far and we look forward to seeing what He will do as we begin to publicize and conduct the camps.
d with a time of reflection on what we've been learning and a time of prayer for one another and for all that will take place next week. We'd appreciate your continued prayers for our effectiveness, humility, and safety in the upcoming days. God has been exceedingly gracious thus far and we look forward to seeing what He will do as we begin to publicize and conduct the camps.Grace and Peace!
1 comment:
KYLE!!
Hey man how are you? I hope and pray that you all are doing well. Your team rocks! I love all of the brothers and sister on yo team.
Hey, just a thought for you. I am under the impression that you are returning on June 24. The CM leadership retreat starts that day and it is necessary to have your participation. I don't mean to sound heavy-handed but this time is the most concentrated philosophical time that we have all year. There is no more important event for CM throughout the year than for us as leaders to get together on our faces to pray, think and seek the Lord's face.
I do need you to come if there is any way possible.
I do not mean to lay this heavy burden on you during your time of ministry. I have failed to communicate the importance of this event and so am needing to do that now. Email does not allow for easy communication and I do not mean to communicate harshly. I know that you will make every effort even though you are coming off of your trip at that point
Please let me know if you can participate. I am praying that you get this message and that your time is joyful and fruitful in the Lord.
Kurt
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