Another Amazing Week of Changed Lives

We just finished up another week of Mission Adventures.  We had a youth group from Idaho with us.  It was the first mission trip most of these students have been on.  To try and describe all the amazing things God did in their lives this week would take forever...it was simply a great week. The students allowed the Holy Spirit to work in their lives, and they stepped out of their comfort zones in so many ways.  One young man now has a calling to go to Pakistan.  One young girl said that the past 4 days was like nothing she has ever experienced with Jesus.  All of them, have already begun to plan outreaches in their hometown.  One of the coolest parts of the week was today actually when we did Crosswalk.  After all the students drug the cross through our city (many of whom had tears in their eyes while doing it!!) they decided that they all wanted to carry it together as a team.  It was the first time I have seen a group do this, and it sure was special.

Students decided to carry cross as a team

What a great group of world changers

Walters Summer

We love the summers here in Oregon.  To be honest thought, it is hard at times because it is also very busy for me with Mission Adventures.  So whenever time allows, you can bet you will find us in the great outdoors!  We also had a great visit with my parents as well.  It was great to see them after 3 years!  

Alistair gets no quarter!  in the Walter home as soon as you can walk you hike!

Grandpa and Grandma Walter and the kids...they were tired by the end of this trip!

Blueberry picking in Oregon!  Nothing like it!  This summer we have picked around 50 pounds!

Our little Annie Rose turned 5 in June!

Outward Apologetics School

Thank you all for your continued prayers for our upcoming fall Outward Apologetics School.  The above picture is some of the students who have applied, and to date we are at 14 students!!!  This is an amazing thing, and I am looking forward to the fall to start this school.  What is the Outward Apologetics School?In case you forgot...check out this link http://www.ywamsalem.org/outward-apologetics-school/ that will fill you  in!  To date, this is the first ever Apologetics school in YWAM!!!!  Pioneering stuff here!!!

Full Swing Mission Adventures

We are entering our third week of our busy summer Mission Adventures season.  So far, it has been amazing, filled with the faithfulness of God.  We have seen students lives transformed in unbelievable ways.  I think one of the highlights so far, was when a young 15 year old kid named Ethan surrendered his life to Christ after being involved with the church of Satan.  One day he was dabbling in Satanism, and the next day his life is transformed and he carried a wooden cross through our city!  I'm blessed with an amazing staff team who all put in 15 hour days Monday through Friday.  Its tough, but so rewarding.  

The Gospel Guy Office has been a tremendous blessing for our briefing times

Crosswalk--This is the last thing we do with our groups on Friday morning.

Students are very challenged to know what others believe and what they believe through our "Take Your Pick" outreach.

Gospel Guy Network Appreciation Breakfast

In May we hosted our first Gospel Guy Appreciation Breakfast.  We invited people who are involved with the ministry, cooked them a great breakfast, and showed our gratitude for their partnership.  It was a great, fun filled time.

What more could one ask for!?

Aidan was up bright and early to give us a hand. He ate a ton.

The Library

 

This past month we looked at hard scriptures that people often use against Christians to try and attack God, and the Bible.  It was a great time, and these times are encouraging and growing. This is another thing the Gospel Guy offers monthly to our partners.  This month we will be looking at the Jesus Seminar...what it is..what it teaches...and how to respond.

Summer Time Gospel Guy Style!

Summer is here in Oregon which means we are hitting the streets five days a week, doing all sorts of creative outreaches.  The Gospel Guy Network continues to grow, and we are so blessed by all the people who are involved.  The above picture is of some people from a local church doing our "Coffin" outreach on a college campus here in Salem.  Our summer will be very busy with all our Mission Adventures teams coming. Each team will take part in the Gospel Guy.

We Do our "Take Your Pick" outreach at the Wednesday market in our city