In the past month, we've had about 10 students come every Sunday evening. We've sadly lost touch with some students, but we've gained others as well. The biggest upcoming event is our youth retreat, "The ESCAPE," which is this coming Friday!! (gasp!) This is the first retreat I have ever fully organized, and tacking down the details has been truly blessed by God. Everything is miraculously falling into place. We will be taking about 10 students to camp in tents and studying what it means to be a solider of God while coving 2nd Timothy in one weekend! :) I am so excited.
Earlier today I was reflecting on the process of "sowing," sinking deeper in the understanding that my work is a process, often very enjoyable, sometimes painfully difficult, occasionally mundaine and very slow. It's deeply satisfying even as the blisters form. The fields are ripe for harvest.
Prayer requests for this month:
- The Retreat!!! Pray that we have good weather, a safe time, and that God works miraculously in the hearts of the students and adults alike.
- Pray for unity for our youth team! Pray that I learn how to bring them togther as a cohesive unit and learn to delegate sensitively.
- Pray for a youth leader to come take my place in May; someone who can hopefully join our team this winter to make the transition smoother.
- Pray for peace among our students. As is typical of middle school, some students decided that they just don't like other students. Our group is too small for this to happen without consequences.
- Thank God for the new members in our group and the spiritual understanding of some of our students. I can definitely see some spiritual leadership developing and it is so wonderful!
