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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Mixed Emotions
You can feel it in the air. The mixed emotions. The happiness. The sadness. It's the last day of Ultimate Workout 19, in Puyo, and it signifies a turning point for the participants. They've made new friends and reconnected with old ones. They've connected with the community members around them, and they've spent time developing their outreach skills, work habits and relationships.

Today, each of the five Ultimate Workout sites are meeting for church in their own locations. This afternoon, the entire group of more than 150 will get together with local church and community members in the municipal building here in Puyo for an afternoon program of praise and celebration. It's a way to close out the Ultimate Workout 19 experience by bringing everyone together for one last moment of reflection.

Some of the Ultimate Workout participants will come home changed. You may notice the difference, or you may not. Each person is different and each participant experiences the mission trip in a different way. It's even possible the trip didn't have much impact on some of the teens. That's okay--God made us each unique, and He allows us each to experience things in ways that matter to us personally.

Our ways are not always God's ways. But you can bet His influence was here on Ultimate Workout 19.

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Georgia Brown said...
Hey Tony, Jr. Hope you had a good experience. We didn't see you on video but maybe next time the video crew will pass by each first time kid to let them say Hi, at least. We miss you at home and cant wait for your return. Love you. mom
7/25/2009 8:30:49 PM
Timothy Royer said...
To: Timothy Wolfer and the camera crew, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you guys. You guys did an excellent job. The relief your work brought to us parents was truly gratifying. Words really can't convey what you all did for us as parents. Therefore may God continue to bless you all in every aspect of your lives and that you all will continue to minister for Jesus where ever you go. Bro. Wolfer, I must inform you that you have a great future ahead of you. Your interviews and the questions asked were well thought of. The spirtual emphasis was striking. Keep focus, walk with Jesus every step of the way and your goals will surely be fulfilled. Thanks to all the Maranatha Volunteers for a job well done. God's blessing to you all.
7/25/2009 7:27:01 PM
Timothy Royer said...
Rennon, I was able to see you last night. I kept looking for you and fortunately the camera crew passed your way yesterday. What a joy to have seen that you have made more friends. I know you saw TimJ yesterday but was it the first time? Did he know you had made it? Just one more day and you guys will be back home. How time goes by so quickly! The whole team did a wonderful job. May God continue to bless you all and safe trip home. Hello again, from Dad and Mom.
7/25/2009 6:58:38 PM
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