Forgot the most important part of the update:
Praise God for a slowly growing group! Three weeks ago we had a record: 13 students! Lately the average has been between 8 and 10, higher than last semester. Pray that we can continue to welcome students who need to hear about God.
Pray for peace in our group. As is expected with this age group, some kids just don't get along. At first I saw this as a major problem and worked to separate the quarrenling parties, but I've since come to see it as a developmental hurdle that I know these kids can overcome. We are a loving community built on mutual faith in One God: pray that we can overcome our differences and love each other.
Confirmand groups are not working out yet as I had hoped. Please pray for the Spirit to bless those discipleship groups.
We already have two, possibly three college freshmen on board to help us with extra events! Pray that God brings in the the right peole to serve, and that their presence will encourage our group. I thank God for them!
Upcoming events: possibly paint-ball, Fall festival, more 5th Quarters. I want to plan a retreat in November. Pray that those things would happen and I wouldn't let myself get stressed out about what is outside of my control.
Above all, pray for God's Presence with us, to work in kid's hearts and draw the hurting to himself. Praise God for what He's about to do!
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