Well, Compass has had a pretty busy couple of weeks around the office, getting things lined up for the spring. We have lots of trips booked right now, and a few slots left that we’re focusing on getting filled. It seems like March is everyone’s favorite month to spend outside, which I can definitely understand, it’s a beautiful month with everything in bloom. Right now it’s 22 degrees in Oklahoma City, not my favorite climbing weather. It will warm up soon though, and we’ll be ready for it.
Another update is the Compass Wilderness climb-a-thon is on the horizon. It looks like Rocktown Climbing Gym will be the location that we get to do the fundraiser here in OKC, but an addition to the plan is that a few other locations may be willing to participate, so that supporters, employees and others who can’t make it to OKC to climb may have a place closer and still be able to participate, so get in shape if you’re interested in climbing! It’s only for an hour, so you can get tough for that, right?
I’ll keep you updated on other locations that are willing to let us use their facilities, and you may just check with your local climbing gym and ask if they’d let you climb for an hour for a fundraiser for Compass Wilderness. Some may be interested in supporting you or climbing as well and raising their own support, get them involved! Please contact me if you’re interested in supporting, or climbing in this event. Remember, we are able to continue our ministry because of support!
Okay, in other news, Kinsey and I go to the doctor Monday to hear about that little guy or girl growing inside her belly…exciting times!
Grace and Peace
Steven
Friday, January 18, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
2008 Goals
I think it's important to have some goals. People who are successful are so in part because they know specifically what they are aiming at. They know what they want to achieve. Mel Gibson in the movie The Patriot tells his son as he's preparing for battle to "aim small, miss small." Golf icon Harvey Pinnock provided golfers with the maxim to "take dead aim." It is no surprise that when we really set our minds on a specific goal we have more success than when we live halfheartedly pursuing things. It is definitely a difficult thing to make the shift from abstractions like "I want to have a successful marriage" to "today, I am going to make my wife smile by having the house clean when she gets home." (quite the chore around here) Making concrete goals though is where it's at. It's fine to start abstract, but we must make the shift if we're going to put our desires into action.
Another important thing that I think helps us achieve our goals is to share them. Derek Webb talks about confession being a pretty good help to keep us from the sin we are attracted to, because the dark places in our lives are no longer dark, but the light has been turned on so we can no longer hide there. So, with that, I encourage you to set some goals (in a non-cheesy new years resolution way, but in a take in the full breadth of life and live it to the fullest)
So, here are a few goals I have for 2008:
1. Make a home that is ready to raise a child. Safe, nurturing, etc.
2. Achieve Compass financial/support goals
3. Take 20 groups out on trips this Spring
4. Climb one grade V route.
5. Redpoint Rap Bolters at Lost Dome (probably means nothing to most of you, but in short, I want to climb a particular climb that is difficult, without falling at any point)
6. Play live music at least once a month
7. Be a consistently positive influence on my peers, encouraging them to be the best they can be
8. Read something challenging academically or spiritually every day
9. Write daily
10. Go to church when we're not on a trip / be plugged into the local body.
11. Help couples achieve more fulfilling and permanent relationships living in harmony together.
There's some of mine, feel free to hold me to them, and even share some of your own.
Steven Charles
Compass Wilderness
Director of Operations - Oklahoma
405-487-7795
Another important thing that I think helps us achieve our goals is to share them. Derek Webb talks about confession being a pretty good help to keep us from the sin we are attracted to, because the dark places in our lives are no longer dark, but the light has been turned on so we can no longer hide there. So, with that, I encourage you to set some goals (in a non-cheesy new years resolution way, but in a take in the full breadth of life and live it to the fullest)
So, here are a few goals I have for 2008:
1. Make a home that is ready to raise a child. Safe, nurturing, etc.
2. Achieve Compass financial/support goals
3. Take 20 groups out on trips this Spring
4. Climb one grade V route.
5. Redpoint Rap Bolters at Lost Dome (probably means nothing to most of you, but in short, I want to climb a particular climb that is difficult, without falling at any point)
6. Play live music at least once a month
7. Be a consistently positive influence on my peers, encouraging them to be the best they can be
8. Read something challenging academically or spiritually every day
9. Write daily
10. Go to church when we're not on a trip / be plugged into the local body.
11. Help couples achieve more fulfilling and permanent relationships living in harmony together.
There's some of mine, feel free to hold me to them, and even share some of your own.
Steven Charles
Compass Wilderness
Director of Operations - Oklahoma
405-487-7795
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