This week has been such an amazing experience so for we have been in New Zealand for 5 days now and I finally got internet access. WOW!!! This really is an amazing place the beauty of the landscape truly reflects the majesty and creative power of our God.  But it would still be sweet if I could find network that would let me check my Facebook for more then 6 seconds before it crashes. 

 

We have been based in Queenstown working with YWAM and Lighthouse church, teaching and training 30 kids in evangelism.

 

These kids are so amazing they will change the world with the gospel, so stoked to be able to build relationship and encourage these guys.  

 

Love 

MR

Seattle . LAX . Brisbane . Queenstown . 

 

After 3 long flights equaling twenty hours in the air Mike and I arrived in Queenstown! Our good friends Lauren and Angelina picked us up from the airport and off we went to Wanaka for church at The Lighthouse. The Lighthouse started by Dave Nelson and his family in Mammoth Lakes California and has become a known church to the Ski and Snowboard community. Natalie Nelson Planted the church in Wanaka New Zealand a few years ago and God is truly blessing it! Everytime I attend church there it is like a family reunion. Tonight Andy Finch was helping lead worship with his violin....it still trips me out that Andy Finch plays violin so well.....he is a true renaissance man! Kelly Clark was also there and she is getting ready for the NZ Open which happens next week. It was such an honor to get to preach at The Lighthouse! So fun seeing everyone!! God is good! 

 

I am excited to hang with the YWAM team this week!

 

Coming Fall 2011 - Nations Foundation’s second snowboard film ANTHROPOLOGY dives into the lives, relationships and culture of snowboarders. Nick Visconti, Simon Chamberlain, Louie fountain and friends take us deep into the culture of our favorite pastime.

 

Nations Foundation's first major release ONEYEAR gives an account of the lifestyles of some of the world's best professional snowboarders. Traveling to 5 continents with one of the most talented snowboard lineups ever, Dave Downing, Andy Finch, Matt Hammer, Tommy Czeschin, Kelly Clark, Janna Meyen and friends encounter more than epic powder lines and huge jumps. Throughout this year-long adventure we find out what really matters and makes sense in the hearts of our favorite pros. What drives them, what breaks them, and where they find stability in a life of constant change and challenge.

 

A brief history in the progression of jibbing. What will we see next? Featuring the riding of Colton Morgan, Nial Romanek and Nick Visconti. Essay by Nick Visconti. Video by Tim Bradley.

 

Nations Foundation is a Christian non-profit organization focused on sharing the Gospel message of Jesus Christ with this generation’s global snowboard community. Our passion is sharing the real Jesus with people around the world through creating world-class snowboard films featuring some of the world’s most talented snowboarders, while sharing the faith they all have in common. Our first film, ONEYEAR, was released in 2008 has been shown to over 30,000 people around the world in 12 countries from New Zealand, Argentina, Canada, United States, and all throughout Europe.

 

We are currently in the process of filming our next project as we continue to tour ONEYEAR around the world. As we tour around the world, we partner with local churches and organizations in hosting free or inexpensive screenings. If you are interested in hosting a premiere in your hometown contact us at premieres@nationsfoundation.org

 

Sunday, February 15th,  we arrived in Bend, OR to show our premier of "ONEYEAR". We were told by staff at the Tower Theater that we would be lucky just to fill the lower seats. As the night progressed, getting closer and closer to the start of the premier, the seats started filling. Not only were the lower seats filled, but every seat in the theater was taken. The doors were locked to prevent anymore people from coming in, and the house was packed. So much, that it was deemed fire marshal full. We were completely blown away at how God moved that night.  Seventy people came to know the Lord.

“The premiere was an amazing blessing.  With Mt. Bachelor in our backyard, we have so many youth living in Bend that snowboard.  We packed the theater with nearly 500 people and everyone watched amazing footage of pro riders along with hearing in-person testimonies of faith.  ONEYEAR really made an impact.”

David & Stephanie Kelly
Future Project, Calvary Chapel Bend