Climbing for Christ, On their Way Down
TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2007
"I think I've screwed up if I go into the outdoors without one," says Jim Doenges, an ice climber from Littleton, who is leading a 10-member expedition to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America.
He is not referring to any of the essential pieces of climbing gear and safety equipment. He is but referring to the bible. Doenges, together with his team members, are all members of an organization called Climbing for Christ. Eight of them have already reached the summit last Saturday, and they are already on their way down on Monday.
"First is to share the love of God with other climbers, second is to practice environmental stewardship, and third is to stand on the highest point in North America," Doenges said about their reason for climbing the mountain. Standing at 20,320 feet, the mountain poses many challenges. Last May 20, Kevin Sellers, a team mate, has developed high altitude sickness. "Jesus have mercy," a team member said. "Our team has a ministry of comfort and peace in the midst of grief."
For more information, read the full news story at
www.rockymountainnews.com.
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