Mission Accomplished

Last Wednesday, we had big fun and games. That was cool. However, I really want more than that right now. Doing things like that let me be with everyone but it doesn't give me a chance to get to know everyone. My objective for tonight (Wednesday, August 26, 2009) was to be able to interact with the students who came so I can start texting, sending letters and having lunch and not feel like we are all complete strangers.

Mission accomplished!

What did we learn today? We learned that we can sing Doxology very unenthusiastically, I taught them a praise chant I learned in Uganda (make sure you guys remember that, I'll make you do it again). We learned about Samuel: what book of the bible his story is in and how he was given a position of honor because he honored God. That God honors people for honoring him, not because of who they are or who their family is. That allowing great sin to happen is just as wicked as committing the sin.

Updates for those who weren't here:

1. I am having lunch at Avon High School on Tuesday, September 1 and will continue to have lunch there every other week. I am working on getting into other schools as well.
2. Sunday, August 30th is Hang Time. I am looking into mini-golf, bowling, and skating.
3. The three Sundays after that (September 6, 13, and 20) I am going to pray over your schools. I will be at the church at 6:30 and leave at 6:45 if you want to join me. I want you to join me. Hint, hint. I REALLY WANT YOU TO JOIN ME (just in case you didn't catch the hint)
4. Fundraisers: I am looking for ideas for us to raise funds for ski trips, atf, ichthus and other things I want to do with you guys. I will get started on getting hats to sell before Faith in Action day.
5. COME SIT WITH ME ON SUNDAYS. I don't have any friends yet, so come sit with me. I was conned into agreeing to wear a dress if we get 45 students up there with us.
6. NEXT WEEK: We will remodel the Youth Room. Get some ideas of things to hang, places to put furniture, etc. I will look into the best deals on pizza.
7. I want to come to your games, shows, performances and anything else you do. I don't care if you want me to come or not. I want to pray for you, whether you like it or not. Let me know how I can pray for you.
   

I am excited about this year. I am excited that I got to interact with you guys tonight and I am excited about being with you for the rest of this year and beyond!