Let me tell you a little story about Moab, Utah. A month ago we embarked on a trip looking for some biking and rappelling in the desert playground known as Moab. What we found there was a deep well of experience and community.

The first night we hiked to the top of a rock and looked out over the vast expanse of the desert. It was a good moment for some quiet reflection that set the tone for the rest of the trip. I was
humbled to look out over God's grand creation and have the mind boggling thought that, after He made all that we see, He made us. Throughout the trip whether; stuck in the trailer that became our evening shelter for three nights due to high winds and cold temps, or out enjoying the days events, the desert continuously begs the question, "who is this amazing God?". It can be a humbling experience.

We had a blast doing crazy things. We mountain biked on the otherworldly “slickrock” terrain that Moab offers. We threw ourselves, ever so carefully off into the abyss by partnering up and simul-rappelling from the Morning Glory Arch into Negro Bill Canyon.
The coolest thing about the trip was that we got to connect on an even deeper level. We talked about our deepest fears and our biggest dreams. Those connections were able to be brought back to our community and plugged directly into what is already going on. This trip opened my eyes to what these guys need in their lives and enabled me to now tailor studies and other discipleship methods more specifically. This is the whole reason for Rugged and it blew me away to see it in action.

Other News
While we are still doing weekly Bible studies we have been working to adapt our other activities in the attempt to attract more students. We have moved our Sunday morning meetings to a Sunday night time of fellowship. With this we hope to maintain current relationships and provide a place for our regular students to bring friends.
Please pray for provision and direction, not only for myself and Rugged but for yourself as we are all the body of Christ and are interconnected no matter where we are or what we do. I am still in need of monthly donors and prayer warriors. I am currently hovering around 20% of my goal. I have been blessed to this point with donors and a part-time carpentry job. But my ultimate goal is be able to work full-time for Rugged.