One of my life goals is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. So a few months ago I got an email from Joel Malm, director of Commission Expeditions. He was at a Passion Conference and someone recommended In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. He read the book and extended a very unique speaking opportunity. We'd climb Mount Kilimanjaro and I'd share a devotional at base camp each day. After the climb we'd go on a short missions project. And then tag on a safari. How do you pass up an opportunity like that? We're looking at doing the expedition in July of 2009.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
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I assume this is an all-staff attendance required event, right? :)
Mark-
This is on my list as well! We were scheduled to go in February, but with the unrest in Kenya and the region, it fell through. One of the pastors on staff at my church is going in May ( I cannot make it) and is combining the trip with some mission opportunities with partners that we have in Kenya.
Go chase that lion!
Mark -
Thanks for being true to yourself, you have been and are being an inspiration. Climbing Kili is on my list too. Wonder how many others have this as a life goal? Can't wait to hear about the adventure!
sounds amazing mark!
What an incredible opportunity! I can't wait to read about this experience!
Ask President John Bowling from Olivet Nazarene University about his climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. He wrote a short book about the climb entitled, "Making the Climb."
How do you always seem to get these incredible opportunities? Germany...Mt. Kiliminjaro...what next...on the International Space Station???
Jeremy,
It's amazing what happens when you set a goal and write it down :) Especially when your goals were conceived in the context of prayer. There is something powerful that happens. Lots of supernatural synchronicities along the way!
Definitely counting my blessings :)
Mark
>>It's amazing what happens when you set a goal and write it down :)
PM,
You couldn't be more dead on with this. People don't realize the true raw power of writing something down on paper. You'll go out of your way to make it happen. I carry my top 5 goals with me on a card. It's always with me and I see God interventions; knowing that my end motives are to glorify Him in all that I do.
I'd also say to put a date to your goals. There is something to be said about going from "someday or one day" to "by this day". I'm living proof it works.
Terry
That's a sweet opportunity, congrats.
Mark,
As someone who grew up in Kenya and climbed Kili, I hope that this works out. What a wonderful opportunity. Definately worth chasing!
Hi, my name is Tina Gibson and I just got your book last Tuesday and I finished reading it today. I know this is about your trip to climb and I want to wish you the best I will be praying for you. You have inspired me to chase the lion instead of running away. To be honest I think it would be fun to go with you in July of 09, I've never climbed a mountain before. I will be looking for your church, NCC when I come to DC in June this year. I pray the Lord allows me to meet you.
How cool...Its nice to hear of the opportunity to fulfill your goal and the Lord is bringing it loaded with a mission trip.
Mark, can we link up and you do something in our church, ICC Mombasa when you come for the trip? I would love to host you. Mombasa is like 300 Kms from Kilimanjaro.
Thanks and blessings.
Edward
Edward,
It's definitely a possibility. It sure would be great to connect! We don't have details yet, but who knows :)
Blessings,
Mark
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