Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas. Hardly seems possible, and yet,
here we are back at The Great Passion Play for the fourth time. We're here a month earlier in the year, than our previous "visits", so it is strange to see no leaves on the trees, people running around in winter clothing and icicles hanging from the eaves. Our four days on the road went well, the motor home performed flawlessly, and its more than capable pilot (Karen) handled the narrow roads and last minute course adjustments by the navigator (me) in an exemplary manner,
Our two nights in Florence, AL and last night at Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg, AR were restful and broke up the travel nicely. We did see some snow flurries last evening, but it was more like a tree with dandruff, and you could count the snow flakes and not even get into triple figures. If you blinked you would have missed it.
Right now the Passion Play is a beehive of activity with youth volunteering on their spring break, a number of welders working on Noah's Petting Zoo, some "Campers on Mission" from Indiana, Missouri and elsewhere here or expected in the next few days, permanent staff and some of us returning volunteers back and ready to construct, paint, set up, clean, remodel, groundskeep, or do whatever is needed to get the place ready for the season. There is also a stream of visitors to the Christ of The Ozarks Statue, the Museums and the gift shop so it is a busy place and we are anxious to see where we will be asked to help. It's good to see some of our co-workers from our past years here. We feel optimistic and encouraged.
For now, we are grateful to be back safely, glad we have the opportunity to serve this ministry and be part of God's plan for it, anxious to see lives changed and we thank God for allowing us the freedom and means to be in His service and committed to our growing relationship with Jesus Christ. How blessed and humbled we are.
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