It is always a joy to visit ICF in Storrs, CT and see what God is up to there. This time Richard had the priviledge to teach. When he asked what he should teach about he was told "The Big Picture". Without thinking he said "ok" -- but when it came to prep. time he thought "what does that mean?"
At ICF we have a great variety of attendees. There are faithful committed volunteers who weekly do whatever is necessary to prepare, feed, clean-up, and minister in music, words, leading and coaching. Then there are visitors who may be culinary missionaries, or just curious friends. Then there are students who are believers, or not; who speak good english, or not; who are interested in christianity, or not. And, of course, there is a garnish of children from various ages. Is there a big picture big enough, and simple enough to be conveyed to all of these?
Richard began that evening by asking a student if he had to prepare to come to the college in CT and was it easy or difficult. Then, there was a series of "what then?" questions until our student friend admitted he didn't want to talk about that final transition....death. In the next half hour people listened, answered questions, and participated in a drama to learn how to prepare for this final step in life. Good conversations and prayer ensued over dessert as the BIG Picture took shape in minds and hearts. Wish you could have been there with us.
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