Youth Group

It was a success!

Everything went pretty well last night at our first youth group meeting. Yea! We had 5 girls show up and we really think they all enjoyed the gathering. We played Guitar Hero for a little while before getting started, then had some goodies to munch on, played a game, talked about what "youth group" really means, played another game, and then had a lesson. I think the snack might have been a little too much sugar for some of them (as evidenced by their fidgeting during out talk) but other than that, everything went really smoothly.

I can see how this might not seem like such a big deal for many of you, but look at it from my perspective. I started attending this church 14 years ago, my freshman year of college. Since that time, I cannot remember any activities - ever - for teens. There have never been classes, mid-week bible studies, anything, for this age group. For me, as a middle and high school teacher for the past 9 years (can you believe it's been that long?), I have such a heart for these kids that it kills me to see them either going to children's church or falling away from the church.

So, for those of you who prayed, thank you. Keep praying. We plan to do this every Wednesday evening. In addition to praying for the youth group meetings, also remember that tomorrow is the day that I leave with two of these girls to go to Portland for the Revolve Tour. Should be fun! It looks like I also get to see both of my parents on this trip, which will be nice, especially since I haven't seen them since I got married. Looking forward to it!