An Olympic Start

We have arrived, picked up bright blue uniforms and huge ID's, watched the (sorry, top secret) dress rehearsal of the Opening Ceremonies, moved into Squamish Baptist Church, received our orientation from the ever-enthusiastic team leader Sorrel, got far too little sleep and set out for the first volunteer shift at the Olympic Park at 4:25 AM this morning. Sorrel called me this morning and said that our Kaleo team is amazing and that everyone is riding on the wave of their enthusiasm. The team arrived back full of excitement and stories of great conversations with people from all over the world.

The Sliding Centre team had the day off today, along with a few from the other team, and explored 1000 foot tall Shannon Falls. Sadly, we also found out that a member of the Georgian Olympic Team died today on the luge course where this team is scheduled to begin tomorrow. We spent time praying today for the Sliding Centre staff and the family of the athlete who died, and we will appreciate your prayers for this team tomorrow, who don't know what to expect there. Thanks so much!

So now we are getting ready to watch the Opening Ceremonies again, this time on a large screen at the church. Can't give anything away, but it was pretty amazing to watch. And it might remind and encourage you to pray for us. Pray especially that we will not lose focus, with all the hugeness of everything happening around us here, and that we will listen to the voice of our Maker here and not miss any opportunity.

Please pray Col. 4:2-6 for us!