Last weekend, the DeVries clan spent the long weekend at June Mountain. I had the sweet opportunity to be able to dive into some teaching/dialogue with the students from PCOM. It was an pretty amazing weekend. It dumped almost two feet of snow on Sunday [which was the day Josh and I decided to go snowboarding]! The above pic of Josh, Megan and me is in the chalet on Sunday. It was way cold [especially for a So Cal native]. It was about 10 degrees during the day, with it being near 0 on the top of the mountain. The conditions were amazing, fresh powder everywhere! It was Josh' second time on a board. He did great on the toe edge, but the heel edge... well, not so much. Still a sweet dad-son time was had.
As for teaching, we explore Jesus' statement "I am the way and the truth and the life." [John 14.6] The discussions every night were amazing. I was so blown away with some of the thinking of the students from PCOM. Profoundly deep questions and insights. The teaching was a part of a new series we're embarking on at SCU called I AM, exploring the "I am" statements of Jesus and what it meant for Jesus to be putting God on display to this world. I took some time off in the past month from teaching, but am pretty eager to dive back into some new teachings with our community.
mike, so glad to have had you on the trip. as much as the high schoolers were challanged i was challeneged as well. i had a great time hanging out, and i really appreciate the flexibility of your teaching style, and your willingness to make it more of a discussion than just you up there (although that would've been fine too)! i look forward to seeing you sometime soon, hopefully!
Posted by: melissa klaeb | February 26, 2006 at 11:19 AM
Talk about an intense mountain. Picture the Rood clan all on the chairlift riding up to the lodge, 8 month old baby, back packs, 3 year old Kaije and 5 year old Soren. It was a crazy time back in January. I'm glad you guys had fun. mmmmm...... I Need a breakfast burrito. You name the day and the time and I will buy..........
Posted by: Lars Rood | February 26, 2006 at 09:45 PM
Dude, your family was such a gift to us that weekend. Thanks for sharing your family, your insights, and your time with us.
Posted by: Chris Pritchett | February 26, 2006 at 10:07 PM
June Mountain's the best. Actually, when I was about Josh's age, I learned to ski at June. I have fond memories of that mountain...its a great place for families.
Say hi to Jamie for me. Hope that you and the family are doing well.
Posted by: Mindy | February 28, 2006 at 07:22 AM