Day 2: Welcome to Denver

For your information, a small group was formed yesterday and today on this trip, the origins of which I cannot discuss here however just know that when I refer to "The Brotherhood" I refer to Robbie, James, Myself, Brian and sometimes Kathy Shell. Don't ask, just accept.  

We left Casper this morning and began our drive to Denver. Today however The Brotherhood got to sit in the front seats and thus were able to spread some legs and stretch a little bit. The drive was easy, it was only about five hours drive time from Casper. We stopped at Sierra Trading Post for a little break after eating lunch at Cheyenne, (massive amounts of Arby's were consumed). We were promised by Robbie that we would encounter amazing deals at this trading post, however all we saw were 400 $ pair of shoes. James did however buy some sunglasses, they look quite stunning to be honest. 

After the trading post, we headed north towards Canada. Just kidding, but we did continue our drive to Denver. As the twisted roadways and towering buildings came into sight I realized that I've never been to a city as big as Denver, at least not for any lasting time. 

We are staying at Holy Cross Lutheran Church while we are here which is located in a suburb outside of Denver. It's a sweet church, kind of old school with stain glass windows in the sanctuary but it is awesome. We unpacked and chilled for a little bit before eating a dinner consisting of Subway...eat fresh. 

John is the man who works with AIM who is in charge of this trip, after din din he debriefed us a little bit about what we will be doing here and what it may be like. He is full of energy and very passionate, needed characteristics when you work in the inner city. 

I began to realize just how unprepared I am for this trip. I just realized that I don't know how to talk to a prostitute, or deal with the homeless, or share Christ's love with someone waiting at a bus stop. I know realize just how much we all need God on this trip, he is everything and we, especially me, cannot do anything without him. John talked about us being in a battle, and it's true. I'm nervous about starting but very excited even though I know I will be outside my comfort zone on many occasions. It's late and nearly time for lights out, so there is lots I have to leave out, but a few important notes:

We are meshing pretty well with the other youth groups well, but continue to pray for unity.

We had a worship time, and for me personally it was very refreshing to put my focus back on God.  

The Brotherhood created a sweet techno song on Robbie's Apple computer, let me tell you, it is a hot beat.

Please pray for health because several of us are struggling a little bit with fatigue, and sickness. Pray for wisdom and divine help in situations that we don't know what to do. Pray for spiritual strength to win the battles we will face. 

Oh yeah and that we would all get a shower tomorrow.