Mission Possible Denver, Colorado Week 2

Popsicle People
Over the course of the week we did a training for some men and women from Mesa Hills Bible Church. This was my first training, so I was quite nervous when Paul made me a team leader. My group, consisting of Nate and Megan, taught a guy named Kevin. He was so excited to be learning which made things easier! First, I taught him the alphabet, which went well because I am pretty decent at block letters by now. But then came the time when I had to teach him how to draw people and mountains...not my strong suit! But soon the teaching of the dreaded popsicle people and much too pointy mountains was over and I painted up and preached an "If Only" sketch board message for the trainees.

This was also interesting considering I've never done that message before, but I obviously did a good job because the next night God was using Kevin to preach that same message to quite an impressive crowd in Downtown Colorado Springs! It was so nice to see all the people we had trained actually going out and doing messages for the first time! Josh, a man that Sam trained, liked the sketch board ministry so much that he generously donated to the Mission Possible fund! We left the church with paint kits, a sketch board, and paper to do open air ministry. It is awesome to know now that we have equipped people from Colorado to continue the ministry after we leave! -Zana

Suck It Up Buttercup  

   It was a hot day in Colorado. In fact, we chose the hottest day to do the hardest work. We went door to door to pass out around 750 flyers for the Mesa Hills Bible Church. Even though it was hard work we made it a lot of fun. Not being in the proper foot wear for an incredibly hot day, Lauren and I walked around barefoot for 4 hours through the neighborhood. Although at times we thought we were lost and had no water to quench our thirst, it all went towards a good cause and the church seemed thankful. Later we went to where we would've gone to do the kids club. It was upsetting because the manager wouldn't let us do the club for

the kids, but it all turned out for the better because we all knew it was part of God's plan. Tomorrow we're going to Denver for a kids club, teaching and bonding with the kids. I'm really excited for the next few day and I can't wait to see what God has planed.  - Megan 

Sour Tears
The team has been in Colorado for over a week now and I believe it has been a very different experience for everyone. During the week, all of us got to train the people at the local church on how to do paint board messages on their own in order to continue OAC work in Colorado after we leave. It was great to see the trainees preach their messages on the streets after they went through the process of learning and practicing them in the classroom, even if some of the hearts of people in the plaza were not receptive. We also got to do a day of kids ministry in Whitney Young apartments. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to come back because the manager did not like us preaching religion. Even though we have hit a few bumps in the road, overall it has been an encouraging experience for the team as a whole. We cannot wait to see how The Lord will use us in these final days in the city of Denver.  -Elizabeth 

                                                          

                                                          The Spade Song

Every city has different people, and different people react differently to the Gospel.  In a way, everyone has their own song they sing about their lives and who they are. Some people try to dig themselves out of their own sin while others realize that Jesus is the only way. When I was in San Francisco the people had very strong opinions about the Gospel (most of the opinions were negative). Here in Colorado, most people seem like they don't care. When we did adult ministry, people would stop for a few seconds to listen to the message and then they would leave. Even when some of us have talked to people, they seem apathetic.

 In places I have preached in the past, people will very quickly share their opinions with you, but here you have to ask people more questions to get them to talk. However children are still receptive to the Gospel. - Sam

                                                          Chunky Flowers

As some of the other posts have mentioned, the people of Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs were very hardened to the Gospel. On Tuesday, we went to Denver. We set up along 16th Street Mall. We performed the Set Free drama multiple times and Matt, Sam, and I all preached. The people were more receptive to the Gospel and we had little crowds each time we preached. Paul was able to talk with a few people about their faith and he prayed with one person. We don't know what he will be going through after this but please pray that he would grow in faith. Carmina talked with a "born again atheist" and challenged him to read the Bible and see what he thought about it. Also pray that this man will see the light of Jesus and that God will transform his life. We were also able to go to another housing project in Denver. There is another Christian group that already goes to that area every Tuesday and the children displayed how much of an impact that group has been having on them. Pray that the children will "bloom" in Christ and become God-fearing and on fire for God. One of the parents told us about another project down the street which we will most likely be checking out tomorrow. All in all, the first day in Denver seemed to be a little more receptive than other areas of Colorado. We pray that God will continue to use us for his work and that He will be opening the hearts of the people who we meet. - Nate

Last day of the kids club

Matt teaching Josh "Lord Save Me"

Teaching The Karate Song

Puppets!