Week Five: 554.10 Miles Walked

Here is this week's miles. I hope everyone is having spirtual experinces. Please let us know about them.

Walking with Christ helps us to glory in His Creations

I have two small children. The older one, Goldie, will be turning three next week. There are weeks when it is very difficult for us to get our “Walk with Christ” done. Last week was one of those. Goldie and I only did 1.75 miles the entire week, but those steps were a lesson in how Christ has blessed this earth with his creations.

Because I like to hike I try to take my children at least once or twice a week. Last week after a long frustrating week my husband had to work in the evening, so it was just Goldie, Josiah, and I. Josiah is just sixteen months old so I usually load him up in the backpack and carry him.

We drove up to Pipestem Park and got out to walk. Goldie was excited to balance on logs and pick up rocks to throw in the water. After a few minutes on the trail we spotted a turkey and watched as it strutted up the hillside.

Later Goldie pointed out that the trail was mess at the bottom of a particular tree. We looked up and saw the hole where a woodpecker had been digging for bugs. We also noticed the oozing sap forming into clear liquid raindrops at the top. The slivers of fresh pecked wood surrounding the bottom of the tree were a reminder that there is a purpose and plan for each of God’s trees and creatures.

A little later we saw a dead fish belly side up and as Goldie looked at it and asked questions, we discussed how Christ takes his fish as well as his children home to live and walk with him.

Goldie was a trooper. She walked every step of the 1.75 miles. We sang, talked, and laughed. Little Josiah on my back observed every step, every discussion, and took part in the singing.

Finally, on our way home we paused in our vehicle as we watched a deer walk across the road in front of us. At home Goldie told her dad about her walk and all of the animals that she saw. He got online and showed her what the woodpecker looked like that had made the hole we examined.

That night as Goldie knelt down to pray, she thanked Heavenly Father for the walk, for the animals, for the birds, for the rocks she threw into the water, and for the fish that went back to live with him.

I hope that as I walk with Christ, I can be as diligent and observant as my daughter. Walking with Christ for us last Friday was to know him and his creations in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Week Three: 480.72 Miles Walked with Christ

We are over 1/6th of the way to Jerusalem! Here is the breakdown for week three.

"Walkaton" on Saturday and Fireside on Sunday!

You are invited to join us as we …

"Walk with Christ"
At Bluefield City Park
Saturday, April 26, 2008
At 10:00 AM

Bring a good pair of walking shoes and a rain parka / jacket in case of inclement weather. We will begin walking at 10:00 AM, but you can come anytime and walk as long as you are able. Bring a friend, your family, or just come and enjoy the fellowship as we continue our journey to Jerusalem.The Bluefield Ward will furnish bottled water for the walk and at noon we will gather under the pavilion for a prayer and a spiritual message from the bishopric.

The following day on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 6:00 PM, you are invited to join us for a special "fireside".

“The Mission of the Savior”

David F. Boone, PhD (Professor of Church History and Religious Studies at the Brigham Young University – Jerusalem) will address us at:

Bluefield Chapel
122 Fairway Dr
Bluefield, VA
276-322-5344

Please come and bring a friend as we continue our journey to walk with Christ.

Bluefield City Park information and driving directions:
http://www.cityofbluefield.com/index.asp?ID=20

Driving West coming from Princeton, WV
1) Continue to follow US-460 W
2) Entering Virginia 10.7 mi
3) Turn right at Leatherwood Ln
4) Entering West Virginia 0.3 mi
5) Turn left to stay on Leatherwood Ln 308 ft
6) Turn left at College Ave
7) Entering Virginia 348 ft
8) Turn right at VA-102 0.2 mi
9) Slight left 0.4 mi

Driving East coming from Tazewell, VA
1) Continue to follow US-460 E 16.8 mi
2) Take exit 3 for VA-102 toward Bluefield 0.2 mi
3) Turn left at VA-102 E 0.4 mi
4) Turn right at VA-102 1.1 mi
5) Turn left to stay on VA-102 0.2 mi
6) Slight left 0.4 mi

Week 2 542.47

So far for week two 542.47 miles have been reported. Way to go. We've also had more miles reported for the first week. Comining the first two weeks we have a grand total of 940.9 miles. Wow! Lets keep it up!

This week's graph reflects both the first and second week.

Week One: 244.43 Miles

244.43 miles were turned in so far for the first week! We know there are more miles out there that people have walked, but wanted to show you everything that has been turned in. Keep it up! Remember Christ as you walk.

Ready ... GO!!

The "Walk with Christ to Jerusalem!" program has officially started!

Sunday, 23 March 2008 marked the beginning of this physical and spiritual activity that will virtually bring us to Jerusalem.