Woods

If I were to think back on the people who helped me “out of the woods” in my life, I would say Greg Woods was one of the men who shared with me a map of life’s journey. Aside of being a master ELK hunter, Greg was the youth minister who taught me how to dream big, do the impossible and teach God to teens. Greg truly seeks to serve the Lord. It is his life calling. I love how he always gives credit where credit is really due. Whenever you tell him, “good job” he says, “praise God.” Not too many people would say that. Most of us just say, “thanks” and keep the credit for ourselves. Not Greg. Greg also is great about seeing God in others and letting them and those around them see and hear the story of God working in their lives. He has a wonderful gift of making the presence of God present. In his effort to listen and be used by God, his ministry has covered the globe. Many lives have crossed Greg and each one has several lives that touched them. He’s like a spiritual grandpa with many children and grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren. All I can say is this, if you know me, your life has been touched by Greg Woods… You may not know it, but that’s OK neither does Greg. Greg shows what it is like when you serve and let God take care of the rest. Around 10 years ago, Greg stepped out of youth ministry to work in Family ministry. Recent events called him back into the trenches of youth ministry and back he went. He’s a bit out of touch with the current top 20 rock songs, his bones are a bit more frail and now he battles diabetes; however age has not slowed down his heart. In the eternal sense he is just a child and it is in Christ that his weakness is made strong. Greg and I have shared many adventures together including a trip to Uganda, Africa. God willing we shall take that trip again this year. I am honored to serve as a youth minister with him in the Northwest. Oh! One last thing. For those of you who have ever made it to my office and have wondered, “how in the world can you find anything?” just know this, Greg taught me that too. Peace. Johno~