Some day I am going to discover a non-busy time of the youth ministry year, but it has not quite happened yet. We have been having a really exciting Spring around here, and I'm pretty excited for a couple of things we having coming up soon. This past Sunday we had a very powerful ending to our High School Scarred series when we welcomed special guests Jill Rauwerdink and Erin Huenink. Jill shared about dealing with the hurt of losing both of her parents as a child, and Erin spoke about many of the really hurtfull things that occurred during her teen years. We all shed many tears, but we also really saw that even in the most traumatic and hurtfull of circumstances God is there to pull you out, as long as you are willing to ask. Jill and Erin are two of the most amazing, happy, outgoing, and fun people I know, and to think they went through all of that hurt in their life and can be as amazing as they are is just mind blowing. It is all because of God's continued love and presence in their lives. When we deal with hurt in our life I hope we too can turn it over to God. In all of this I am reminded of the words of Jesus: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world
(John 16:33)
This week our middle school ministry will be hosting a cool game night, with some sweet prizes I might add, as we continue our Underground Reality: Vietnam series. Our High Schoolers will come together Sunday night for our 2nd annual Awards Night. This year the theme is Hollywood and all students are encouraged to dress as a favorite celebrity. Everyone will be receiving some sort of award, and seniors will be handing out their wills. Hope everyone can make it. I, on the other hand, continue my impatient waiting for my little son to make his appearance. If I'm not at one of our ministry times this week that's probably where I am. Ryan will be handeling things in my stead.
Have a very blessed week all!
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