Bright lights, tinny music, and squeals of delight filled the evening atmosphere while the scent of funnel cakes and roasted corn drifted through the crowd at the Colfax Free Fair in nearby Ellenboro. I smiled as I maneuvered through the throng. I wasn’t here for the rides, the food, or the games. I was here for the people. I spoke with campers from last summer, local politicians running for re-election, and business people who support our ministry. A young man in his mid-twe