Life on the Weekends

Now that the new quarter has started off smoothly, we're back to our normal weekend outings, and have added about 20 or more students to the mix each time.  Last Saturday we went to the Denver Art Museum and just loved the opportunity to be inspired, challenged, and awed by the creativity of this and past generations.

An entire exhibit of chairs... both modern and old. 
This was a personal favorite. 

I like to call him iron man.... however I'm not sure what it's proper title is. 
The best way to describe it is a sculpture mosaic of metal.

We stopped for a little snack break on one of the balconies. 
I sat in the shade, and in typical "Erika fashion" she chose to soak up some rays.

"View" by David Schnell

There was a huge installation piece called Fox Games, by Sandy Skoglund
of only grey foxes and red dining room tables and chairs.
It was definitely a favorite!   

Kevin Looper, a dear friend of ours, came with and stuck
with us the entire time through the art museum, despite our slow pace.

Please check out some of the other art we saw at the Denver Art Museum
The Violin by Roy Lichtenstein
Horse by Deborah Butterfield

Last Sunday we were able to help a good friend (who was out of town for a family funeral) by leading worship her local church downtown.  We missed our own community at Hillside, but it was great to have the opportunity to serve somewhere new and lead a new group of believers into God's Presence.

This past week has been a good one for the both of us I believe.  I've been seeking to look at what things in my life are renewing for me and focusing on purposefully putting those things into my schedule.  Mostly, I've found that they're having to do with me creating... painting, drawing, photography, music.  Previously, those would be the first things to go, in the business of the day to day, but I now see their vital relevance in my life in order for me to stay healthy.  Erika has been working hard to organize local creative musical outings with the Musicians DTS as well as getting everyone (70 students on 4 teams) creatively organized and prepared for a Dec to Feb outreach.  She's doing a great job with discipling her small group girls and really is making a difference in forming new ideas and opportunities for the school.

Yesterday, we hiked the Three Sisters with the DTS.  It was a beautifully fall day and even though the hike was easier than expected, the bouldering we were able to do was an added treat.

On her way up!

A good friend and fellow musician of ours,  Julie Tiehen, came along for the hike!

Almost there!

Kyle... took the hard way up

Kevin, the resident monkey, made it to the top in seconds and
was already taking enjoying the view.

 We are hoping for another week full of challenges, accomplishments, discipleship, and revelation.  As time allows we'll fill you guys in on the details.