Worship Celebration
Today’s service was formed around the biblical theme Creation –Fall-Redemption-Renewal. It was the goal of the organizers of this service that the Spirit of God stir in us all a renewed hope and action in the name of the Jesus.
All the cyclists started out at Denver Christian high and biked the 2 miles to the outdoor stadium where we were joined by members of the Reformed and Christian Reformed Churches of Colorado. At the beginning of the service we got on our bikes and circled the track to our theme song, Do Something Beautiful. We received a really, really warm welcome, literally (94F!). The metal bleachers did nothing to cool off our bottoms, and the caps on our head weren’t helping, so Ralph and I sought shelter under one of the Ministry Fair tents. We could still hear the message that was delivered by Rev. Jerry Dykstra, Executive Director of the Christian Reformed Church of North America. Communion was served by 10 ministers representing the CRC, RCA, including our very own Sea to Sea Chaplin, Rev. Len Riemersma. After the service we were treated to Sloppy Joes, assorted chips, watermelon and water to filled our empty stomachs before we departed. These churches are also providing supper at the camp this evening. Thank you Denver for your warm welcome and for looking after all of our needs. It was very much appreciated.
Ralph and I enjoyed a leisurely afternoon. There was even a laundry facility on our floor, so everything is clean and I’m ready for the week ahead.
This evening Pete & Lynda, Bert & Ann joined us for a supper. We had a good time sharing our experiences of the trip. It’s been another great weekend. It will be sad to bid Ralph good bye, but hopefully the next 3 weeks will fly by as fast as the last 4 have. I wish I had a funny story to tell, but tis late and nothing comes to mind. Oh, during dinner they figured out that I probably had to start my sweep duties tonight, I hope not because then I would have skipped out (again…not good). It also means that tomorrow I need to be at camp by 5:30 a.m. to set up and serve breakfast and then sweep during the day. It could be a long 140km tomorrow .
P.S. When we were shaking hand during the opening of the worship service I mentioned that I was from Chatham, On and this guy overhead me so he came to see who was talking. Ralph knew him. So, Bill and Ann VandenBoogaart your son, Roger say, Hi!
Till later, Cynthia
20 comments:
Cynthia,
Enjoy the plains of Nebraska! Say hi to Jerry Kobes for me.
Chuck Henager
Family of Faith CRC
Dear Cynthia: So very sorry to hear of your accident and the end of your riding in the Sea to Sea. May God's loving arms surround you as you begin the healing process. Be assured many are praying for you. Sincerely, Tim and Bernice Bentum
Cynthia,
Fred Meyerink and Randy DeWolde told us your story via their blogs. We are so sorry to hear of your accident and that your trip has come to such an abrupt end. You must be terribly disappointed to say the least. Be assured of our prayers for your physical health and for an ability to deal with the disappointment of having to leave the tour.
Carel Geleynse, pastor
First CRC, Chilliwack, BC
Cynthia - Sorry to hear about your accident.. Barb has done a great job relaying the story. Oh, to be taken out by a RubberMaid step stool! Prayers to you for a speedy recovery..
A Many Miles Biking Friend of Barb's - Karen Mouw
Lincoln, NE
Dear Cynthia,
Last night I read the news on Barb's blog about your accident. It was hard news. Barb had you sounding up beat but I know it must be such a let down for you to leave the tour. Your blogs were an inspiration. May you find healing through the help of your strong faith, family and friends.
Prayers for you.
Corrie van der Kuur(George Vanderkuur's sister)
Dear Cynthia,
Just want you to know that the Aylmer CRC community is praying with your parents for your journey home, for healing for your pelvis and for strengthening of your spirit after the disappointment of our accident, ending your trip. God bless you.
Rich deLange
Aylmer CRC
Aylmer, ON
Cynthia,
Alice and I have read your blogs with much interest and have come to know you a little bit. So to hear about your fall and what must be a terrible disappointment made us feel sad for you. May God strengthen and heal you.
Alice and Bert Witvoet
Cynthia, We have been reading and enjoying your blogs since the beginning of the tour and was so sorry to hear that your tour has ended. Just keep the faith! Possibly you can still get in a short ride before they all get to NJ. Was so glad I was able to shake you hand in Denver. Remember you have been an important part of a great cause. Our prayers are with you. John & Teri Koops, Denver
Cynthia,
Our whole household was sad today after hearing the news of your fall and injury. We will pray for you and your recovery.
Chuck Henager
Family of Faith CRC
Dear Cynthia,
We have enjoyed reading your daily blogs. Now,we are saddened to hear about your accident. The diappointment of not finishing. May God surround you with his loving arms. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all. I feel we got to know you a little bit. Our son Matthew was riding with you. We send you a big hug and pray that you will soon be on the mend.Sincerely,Wilma Z.
Dear Cynthia,
Pieter and I were very saddened to hear of your spill. While we thank God that you are alive and that He provided for you even in those sudden, unexpected circumstances, we grieve the consequences you are now dealing with.
We pray that God may heal you in all of the ways that you need it and that He may grant you grace and peace to trust Him through this part of your journey too.
Thanks for your willingness to ride for this Kingdom cause and for all of the great blogging you did. We'll miss hearing your unique and faithful voice from the wilderness/road and Pieter will miss riding with you. Sterkte.
margaret dijkhuis & pieter pereboom
PS: Not sure you're up for unsolicited advice, but I'm going to risk it anyway. . . I once went down on my face on gritty pavement in a nasty bike fall (pre-bike helmet days) and was advised to lavish Vitamin E oil (just squeeze it out of the edible 400IU pills) on the scrapes and scabs until they healed. It was gooey and shiny, but I healed without scarring.
Cynthia:
Praying for a complete recovery for your body. As a long time friend of Barb and Brian, I know how much fun you two had together. It was interesting to read both blogs each night.
We assume you have made it home, and now we trust the Lord to bring about healing and restoration to you. We will continue to pray.
Kae Van Engen
Cynthia, know we have been following your blog and praying for you. It is with great saddness that we hear of your accident. We will continue to pray for your healing and safe return home. We have been anticipating your arrive with the rest of the team here in NJ
Steve E
New Life Ministries CRC NJ
Cynthia, know we have been following your blog and praying for you. It is with great saddness that we hear of your accident. We will continue to pray for your healing and safe return home. We have been anticipating your arrive with the rest of the team here in NJ
Steve E
New Life Ministries CRC NJ
Cynthia,
So sorry to hear of your accident ... your passion for cycling, for the cause of poverty, your love for your riding friends and for the Lord, came through loud and clear in your blog. God used you to inspire myself and others. We pray for a speedy recovery for you, and that God will continue to bless you and keep you and give you peace.
John Stellingwerff
Hi Cynthia
I just got on after 2 days away from Blogs and read about the rubbermaid! I am so sad for you, but reading Barbs blog it sounds like you had an amazing response by medical personnel and the SeatoSea group. Gods blessings, Gods healing power, and Gods grace as you recuperate. It was so great to meet you in Boise, see 'Andrews' mom, and see in your eyes the joy of the summer you are experiencing with the traveling community of purpose. Love thru Christ!
Gerald K
Hey Cynthia -
Just sending out a prayer to you for your recovery. May you find your comfort through the loving support of your family & friends.
And may you know that you did what you set out to do - raise funds, awareness & ride - even if the ride was shorter than expected.
(Not the kind of advertisement Rubbermaid would hope for but people are definitely talking about it...)
Cynthia,
Im Bill Marble duaghter {Valerie} I was in denver for the weekend. Im so sorry to hear about your crash. i hope everything heals good.
Dear Cynthia, we are praying for God's healing hand on your body, and soul - can only imagine the disappointing heartache you must be feeling in having to cut the tour short. From reading all the comments, you have an army of people praying for you nationwide (how many people can say that?!) I will miss your daily blogs, you made them such fun to read! May our Lord grant you a speedy and full recovery.
Praying daily for you
Diana Rekman
Cynthia, I heard about your accident from my daughter via Joel Schreurs (1st CRC Denver pastor.)The physical pain is hard enough to bare but the emotional disappointment is harder after all ths time. God has other plans and you can still be His witness and worker throughout this> We were priviledged to have Tyler B here while the Tour was in Denver. It was hard on him too. My husband and I have had our share of "stuff" in our lives too. Wonderfully we have been able to see His Blessings, yes blessings from my husband's accident. He broke both femurs, knees, 1 kneecap, 11 ribs, dislocated shoulder, broken arm, and a skull fracture. Today he is walking and working on endurance and balance but his testimony is beautiful. We are praying for you and that you can feel God's warm wooly blanket around you as he did as you begin your recovery - physical and spiritual. Love and Prayers. Mike and Carol Alsum Denver 3rd CRC
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