For me to live is Christ and to Die is Gain

I'm gradually getting settled into the routine here at the base, We have two community times each week: Immersion on Monday nights which is a time of worship lead by various bands on the base and a time to hear from God and pray for the nations.
Also during Thursday night meetings and other times we get to hear from some inspiring speakers. This week Don Gilman (The base director YWAM Taiwan) spoke about what are we really here for and what is our purpose? After sharing some near death experiences he went onto talk about Philippians 1 v21 The same verse on the back of the FES hoodies in '03-'04. "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Everything you live for today should be for Christ and when we die we get to be with Him for eternity.

Exercise of the week: Eliminate Bingo Wings!

Straight Leg Tricep Dips: With palms supporting your body weight on the bench keep legs straight as you lower your body towards the floor. Keep going until your arms are at a 90 degree angle. Keep yourself as close to the bench as you can. Each repetition should take 4 seconds; two seconds down and two seconds up. When your arms are straight don't completely lock out your arms.

Work-it Circuits!

Currently Staff and Students at YWAM Montana get the opportunity to fine tune their fitness by attending daily circuit classes. A 45 minute class, targeting cardio vascular fitness as well as working every muscle group with resistance exercises; a time efficient work-out!

(4pm work out - The Cosy Plank - Four to a matt)

Forest Fire on Blacktail Road

A couple of weeks ago the base was put on evacuation alert as a 220 acre forest fire emerged over the hill next to us. For the next couple of days the security team kept in contact with the fire crew to ensure that the fire didn't put us in eminent danger. Staff set up seating, snacks and Lord of the rings music to watch helicopters dump huge balls of water on the forest to stop the fire spreading further. By the end of the weekend the fire was safely contained and we could all unpack our evacuation bags.