For youth group on 9/19, we were able to enjoy a testimony by one of our students. It was encouraging to hear not only how God is working in his life, but also how he is continue to wrestle with God in the difficult times of life. I have encouraged other students to do the same thing as they feel led. When we talk about our lives - either how Christ is growing us or how we are struggling (both are closely tied together) - we create a greater atmosphere of transparency and openness. One of the core values of our church is that we are an Authentic Community. This is a community where it is safe to be broken without fear of condemnation, where there is gospel inspired transparency and accountability, and where there is a fertile context for the Holy Spirit to transform lives. It is great to see this happening at our youth group meetings.
For the middle school, I was out of town at the annual Presbytery Retreat.
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