Day 16 - NW Tour

Today we went to Erik's church in Idaho. We shared in the Singles Class, and Erik snuck out to visit his home class and give them an update. Erik and Michael also shared briefly in the "gym class" about OM.

Day 15 - NW Tour

Finally a break. We all went off to see a great movie "End of the Spear". This is a great movie. Half of the proceeds go towards missions work among the indians. The other half goes towards making more movies like this one.

If you have never supported missions before now is your chance. You can go to a movie AND support missions at the same time. GO See the Movie. It's great.

The Prayershack

On Wednesday night about 20 people squeezed into a room the size of a receptionist's office. The walls were painted bright red and prayers were written and drawn across the walls. We were there with a bunch of students from the Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), who were just finishing a 48 hour prayerchain. Yes. They actually had someone praying in the shack for 48 hours straight. During the night too. They want to see their campus changed.

We've been on the road for two weeks now in the NW and God is raising this generation up to pray. It's amazing to hear students share their hearts for God and for the world in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Yesterday we took the daring 8 hour long drive from Tacoma, WA to Boise, ID. Amazing scenery with crossing the mountains and seeing snow. God's creation shouts the glory of God!

We're in Idaho for the last week of our trip. We've got some days off and some a couple more meetings. Thanks for keeping up with us...we appreciate your prayers. Nothing happens without prayer.

Day 14 - NW Tour

Erik met a professor at Northwest Nazarene University to talk about Internship opportunities with OM. They also talked about future visits of OM to NNU in chapel for example. Mark from NNU is origianally from Georgia living in Idaho, and Erik is originally from Idaho and living in Georgia. Ironic.

That night the team shared in the Intervarsity Meeting held on Boise State University. A great group of people. Afterwards we all headed off to Michelle's place for snacks.

Day 13 - NW Tour

Today we drove to Idaho. We stayed at the home of Erik's parents. :-)

Day 12 - NW Tour

Back to Seattle today to pick up Michael at Seattle Pacific University. Erik had a meeting with Career Services as well. From there the team went back to PLU for a closing prayer meeting in the shack.

Day 8

Today was very busy at Mission Fest NW. We met a lot of students who were very interested in missions.

One highlight for the day was listening to the keynote speaker -- Steve Saint -- son of martyered missionary Nate Saint who went to the Auca Indians in Peru in the 50's.

Also our team met up with 3 exdouloids with whom Erik and Heidi were shipmates. It was great to connect again. Also we found a shop that sold Pear Milk Tea. Erik hadn't had it since he was in Taiwan several years ago. (It's famous for having a huge straw and big jelly balls that you suck up and chew with the tea.)

Day 11 - NW Tour

We left PLU for George Fox College just south of Portland. Some really cool people from our office in Atlanta joined us: Ross, Gary, Helena, and Pat. We set up in an auditorium, and Gary spoke again. Our team shared about the history of the 1806 Haystack Prayer Movement, the Student Volunteer Movment, SVM2, and the new 24-7 movement, and how God has and is using students.

Day 10 - NW Tour

After dropping Michael off in Olympia with some 'friends' of his, Erik, Heidi, and Edgar continued on they way in the Toyota MiniVan for PLU. We met a guy from Montana who was aptly nicknamed "Montana". He showed us around and we prepped for the Ignite meeting down in 'the Cave'. Gary spoke and we kicked off a 48 hours of prayer meeting. It's held in the 'shack'. A cool shack just off campus where people gather to pray. PRAY for PLU. It has a Lutheran Heritage, but it's all but gone. There is even an organized 'christian sect' on campus.

Day 9 NWTour

Today we visited a Church were Gary goes to. We were able to set up a little booth and talk to many people afterwards. That afternoon, we rested a bit and hung out at Powell's Book Store.

Mission Fest NW - Day 7

We left Eugene for Portland. We arrived at New Hope Church and set up for Mission Fest NW. We had a great time and met LOTS of people. We even ran into old friends. 3 young ladies whom Erik and Heidi knew from before on the Doulos were in town. Also Erik ran into 2 friends from Arkansas who are now running a ministry called ShortTermMissions.com. It was great to see them.

At Mission Fest NW was Randy Alcorn and Steve Saint - son of martyred Nate Saint who gave his life for the Auca Indians of Peru.

The Indians are no longer walking their own trail, but are walking God's trail. PTL!!

Eugene, Orygun (correct pronounciation)

Have had a couple of days here at the University or Oregon. I used to study here and it's been cool to see familiar places and faces. Some students are really fired up about prayer. I'm constantly amazed at how God goes before us and excites people. It's not about our ministry or about our personal contributions, but about God's work in us and through us. He is on the move and we're just a small part of a much bigger plan.

UofO - Day 6

Today was more busy. More students wanted to meet with us. Erik had a meeting with Career Services at Northwest Christian College. He also met the Campus Pastor, and set up a meeting for later that afternoon. So Erik and Michael both met him at Starbucks and had a great converstation and brainstormed future partnerships.

After the meeting the guys were relaxing and having a coffee, when Erik bumped his coffee and it spilled all over the keyboard of Michael's computer. It fried and died. Thankfully Michael has it insured.

We finished off the event with a prayer meeting in the AO house with severl of those who participated in the 24/7 prayer room.

UofO - Day 5

We all had various meetings with students around campus. For the most part it was a more relaxed day.

UofO - Day 4

Today we traveled down to Eugene to the University of Oregon. We are partnering with CCC and setting up a 48 hours of prayer conference based on the 24-7 prayer movement and the Student Volunteer Movement 2.

We kicked off the event with a dynamic speaker who is on furlough at the moment from North Africa. Amazing story. Maybe if you ask us personally we can tell you more.

Afterwards we talked with many students.

Off - Day 3

Today we hung out. We went to Powells. We hear it's the largets book store west of the Mississippi River. It's big. We like books. We are OMers. We like books.

Multnomah Falls - Day 2 of NWTour

Edgar, Erik, Michael, and David (brother of Michael attending Concordia) had some free time today. They decided to take advantage of the sun which had not come out in Portland for 28 days. On this bright and cheer filled day, the foursome pilled into a SAAB and headed for Multnomah Falls. It was a great day for a 1 mile hike to the top and then 1 miles back down. This was the first time for Edgar and Michael to see the 5th largest waterfall in the USA. For Erik, he had been there before (a year ago was the last time), but he had never hiked to the top.

Planes, Portland, Peru, Perk - Day 1 of NWTour

Edgar, Michael and Erik boarded a nonstop domestic flight from Atlanta to Portland. It was a normal flight as nothing notable happened, but descending into PDX, there was a traveling show about Peru. Erik has always wanted to visit Peru. Machu Picchu to be specific. He hears that they have good coffee.

Passion 06 - Pics

On our way to Nashville. A long trip it was from Atlanta.


Having fun in our big blue van!! We love JESUS!!


Rock on!


We met many people and loved meeting you and talking with you.


This is our 'band' picture.

Passion and Purpose

Our team traveled from Atlanta to Nashville, TN to join in the Passion conf. It was an amazing time. The Worship was great. It was good to be reminded of the greatness of the Creator God that we serve. To see the Stars & Galaxies and the huge expanse that we live in, and then to realize the God of the Universe wants to have a relationship with each of us, and through Jesus and his death on the cross has made this possible.

It was also great to meet many students. I personally can remember having talks with James, Missie, David, Emily, Ashley, Joe, and Benjamin, as well as many many other. I pray that as you continue to seek God, He will lead you down the path that He has for you. As Rick Warren share's in his book, look at your SHAPE - Spiritual gifts, Hopes (Passions), Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. Once you know those, God has made you that way, so do what makes sense and how you are put together. God has put you together for a purpose.

PASSION 06 - - to be continued...

Our team just returned from Passion! We are still processing. Stay tuned for thoughts, pictures, and stories from our team at Passion.