Our students are enjoying the week, greatly! Many of our "first-timers" have commented that the conference has been better than they had expected and those who have been here before are loving it as well!
We arrived safely yesterday afternoon. The registration process for a large group is always a bit time-consuming, but our students handled it well. After getting into rooms and getting some much needed dinner, the week was off to a quick, no non-sense start with a great challenge from Francis Chan. Worship has been led the first few days by Aaron Shust who has been great! Many students responded to the Spirit's leading and went forward to commit to changes in there lives. You know it's going to be a great week if the Spirit is moving so powerfully on the very first night.
Chan continued to challenge us this morning on the theme verse of Micah 6:8, particularly focusing on the need for believers to act justly. Students continue to wrestle with this concept and some will have opportunities tomorrow to put their faith in action!
This evening's challenge came from David Nasser who reminded us that Jesus often met physical needs of those around him before bridging to their spiritual needs.
The evening ended with some sharing during youth group time. This time is always a highlight as we chew on the information that's been presented during the day and ask the question of "so what" - determining measurable steps we can take to transfer these truths to every-day living!
PLEASE PRAY:
- That students who are struggling to process all this information will be able to walk away from the week with a few specific action steps to take
- That students would develop a passion to take action in the areas of "acting justly", "loving mercy" and "walking humbly with God" in their worlds at home.
- For continued safety and spiritual sensitivity throughout the week.
