In my last blog (before the video) I
talked about my passion for horses and how I feel God calling me to
use that passion to glorify Him. I mentioned that I hoped to find
somewhere to gain experience in becoming a horse riding instructor.
Well, God has answered prayer! I’ve already started a new position as
a wrangler/horse riding instructor at a Christian camp near Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. I had been searching for places to get experience and
certification as a riding instructor, and God opened the door for
this place. His timing is so perfect! It turns out the camp needed
some extra help with the horses, and they offered me a position that
began two weeks ago.
Camp Hebron is a beautiful place
surrounded by hills and trees. Although the weather is colder here
than Oklahoma, the hospitality has been warm. I’ve met many great
people who work at the camp or volunteer here. Dean and Susan Berger
are the directors of the horsemanship program. They are both a joy to
work alongside. I know I will learn a lot about being a riding
instructor from Susan. It’s also great to be in a Christian community
where everyone working here is a believer who seeks to serve Christ.
I am very excited for this opportunity
God has provided. I’ve always loved horses and sharing Christ with
others, but I’ll be honest in admitting that I’ve rarely put the two
together. It’s exciting to be able to do that and to learn from
others who do that on a regular basis. Fortunately, I’ve already seen
this in action while being here in my first two weeks. We have had a
few groups of kids labeled “at-risk” come to the barn. We were
able to teach them about horses and take them for a trail ride. In
one session, Susan told them that they often want to pick the horse
they ride based on what the horse looks like on the outside, but she
would pick their horses based on their personalities. It’s a small
lesson, but one that is so important, especially for kids and
teenagers who are so caught up on image and outward appearances. What
matters is on the inside.
I’m looking forward to sharing about
Christ with guests and campers this spring and summer while also
working with horses! It’s such a perfect combination for me! Please
keep me in your prayers as I begin this new ministry and continue to
seek God for what the future holds. Please pray that God will guide
my words and actions as I am a witness to all who participate in the
horsemanship program here at Camp Hebron.
