I think I have finally recovered from spending New Year's Eve with just over 100 of my favorite middle schoolers. Our Youth Ministry used to plan a pretty big night in the past. We''ve had concerts by Big Daddy Weave and Solomon's Wish and guest speakers like Ted Dibiase and Sting followed by a full night of roller skating, ice skating, and bowling to name a few. And we'd invite other area churches But the last few years we've been pretty quiet. This year we shared the evening with another area… Continue

Hi Friends, Today I want to wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR filled with the wonder of God's love for you. May you see Him in new ways in 2009 and plumb new depths of awe in Him! May God bless your 2009 with fresh beauty! And now, here's a prayer that I and my church family are praying for 2009. Maybe you would like to pray this for yourself as well: "Father, thank You for another year. I commit this year to You and ask You to help me always see how You are using the circumstances of my life to make… Continue