Jesus takes us to a "mountaintop" and then wants us to take that experience to the "valley" to witness and minister to others what we learned on the mountain. In effect he is telling us that we can't just stay on the mountain and bask in what we learned and not pass it on to others.
But, our ministry experience on Magnetic Mountain and The Great Passion Play since we came here in May, 2014 has kept us coming back; now in our fifth season. While we have always left after the official season ends in October and ministered in other places, we always come back to the mountain. As of now, it looks like we will not be leaving, but staying on thru the winter and not "valleying" elsewhere. This will be our valley on the mountain for November to May.
Many people come to experience TGPP each year. For some it is their annual mountaintop. For others a once in a lifetime mountaintop. Whatever the case may be, there have to be people who perpetuate the ministry here so that those who come have a memorable and uplifting experience and are blessed by it. For the permanent staff and dedicated volunteers of TGPP this has become our valley and others bring their valleys to us here rather than us taking our mountain to them in their valley. By living for Jesus we have both the mountaintop and the valley in one place. Our mountaintop comes from the thanks we receive, the prayers offered on our behalf and the ministering others extend to us. In the end, it's all about Him, sharing the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs, this life and it's rewards and the rewards yet to come. Thank You, Lord for calling us, for equipping us and allowing us to serve You as we do. You have guided us well, and we are eternally grateful.
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