It's a tough assignment but somebody's got to do it. Amp and Lesa Duane are having a blast (literally) with youth who enjoy spending Saturdays completing a mission using airsoft rifles. I was there in the afternoon and here's my forward observer report. It's hard to say how many combatants were in the field, maybe 30-40. (They like to stay hidden - go figure). They were divided into three factions. Two teams faced off to decide the fate of a recovery mission. A third team (see the second picture below) comprised a rogue unit intent on destabilizing the situation. Everybody was definitely having fun.
Amp and Lesa do this as a way to develop relationships with and minister to kids. Following Jesus means learning how to "fight the good fight." So, they are using opportunities while playing airsoft to help young people see the connection. In conversations at camp and in the field, they are discussing what it means to be a prevailing follower of Jesus. Way to go, Amp and Lesa!
Way to go, Amp and Lesa!
Posted by: RLF | December 11, 2007 at 01:51 PM
Fun stuff! So Jim, were you a combatant on this adventure? If so, which team?
And did y'all light up my brother on this trip? I need something to rag on him for...
Posted by: Alex Marshall | December 11, 2007 at 05:29 PM
No, I wasn't a combatant. Think of me as a UN observer. Then again, NOT! By the way, glad to see you back in the comment groove - finals over?
Posted by: Jim Fleming | December 11, 2007 at 08:04 PM
Ha! The UN...
As for being done with finals, almost... got my big final done today and the rest of the day relaxed a bit before I finish my last two Thursday and Friday. Are y'all having another discussion group this Sunday? I get back to Memphis sometime Saturday night.
Posted by: Alex Marshall | December 12, 2007 at 01:28 AM
Open House without the Open Discussion. Fun night! Look forward to seeing you back home again!
Posted by: Jeff | December 12, 2007 at 04:57 AM
So I don't know if any of you guys realized this, but it is freezing in Memphis!! I've gotten used to the nice mild climate in Birmingham and getting out of the car here was a rude awakening!
Sorry, useless information, I know. See you guys at the Flemings tomorrow night if I don't see you at church tomorrow morning!
Posted by: Alex Marshall | December 15, 2007 at 11:15 PM
I love airsoft! We had so much fun, Mr. Jim, I'm glad you came!
Posted by: Rachelle | December 23, 2007 at 09:23 PM