Tuesday night was our 4th night of outreach at the park in Beatty. Our number were down just a little bit because of the weather and many of the teenage guys were inside watching game 3 of the NBA finals. Even with the weather and the finals we still had 20+ students join us for a great game of Rabbit Sticks. After the games Katrina Rivera shared her testimony of the dramatic changes that God has done in her life over the past year, and Chris Underhill gave a great message on how God has revealed himself and what our response needs to be. After the messages and testimonies we've opened it up for questions and several kids asked very searching, challenging questions. Chris did a fantastic job keeping the gospel of Jesus central and inviting people to respond. It's exciting to see the message connect with the students we are meeting and to see them looking for answers to hard questions.
If you haven't played Rabbit Sticks you are missing out. 
Maddie is on the move but it's tough to get past Chris. Katy O and Hannah R. plan their next move in the background.
Thank you so much for your prayers, support, and encouraging comments. Pray for our students tonight that they would have opportunities for personal conversations about the gospel with kids from the community tonight. Tyler will talk about God's grace tonight so please be praying for him as well.
We will check in with you again soon!
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One more quick update for you...we have 29 kids at VBS today. Elizabeth is a member at BCC and she dropped in to see VBS today. When she saw one of the girls who was attending she turned and said to me "God is really doing miracles here because she has never been allowed to attend anything here before." What exciting news!
Wescott and the High Desert Mission Team
It is so great to see the progress you are all making! Hannah, your Yuba City family is keeping you and your team in our prayers:)
Wes, praying for your team and the rest they need today. Praying the Lord miraculously doubles the amount of sleep in the few short hours you get. Finish strong!
I'm super excited you have teens and leadership from the Beatty community partnering in your work; truly a vision of 1 Corinthians 12!
Grace,
Brian
Hey team...we are praying for you. I love hearing how you are sharing your faith with confidence. You have a great message to share. When you feel tired remember that when you are weak He is strong and the work you're doing has eternal value!
What a wonderful witness you are in Beatty through your message and your service...you're a great witness because when your words and your actions match - people can trust you...and ultimately trust in Jesus! We are praying for all of you and we are so thankful for all your work for the Lord! May God continue to bless all your efforts!
Love, the Whitaker Family
p.s. Chris - Kai wants to learn your new game!
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