And they're off...

This morning I was prodded by my 7th grader to "hurry up, Dad... we're gonna be late". Today my son Chad is going on his first "Youth Group Trip" to a youth retreat called, "Closer Walk" in Wildwood, NJ. As I arrived I looked around and saw 15 other young people loading up vans and preparing for the 3 1/2 hour drive. It brought excitement to me to see these teens excited and anticipating a great weekend.

I sit now in my office typing this blog, and I can't help but envy a little bit the opportunities that our young people have. If a young person in our youth group attends every function that Pastor Jeff plans... they have the potential to attend nearly 6 annual retreats... more than 20 power packed worship services... and this doesn't include our weekly youth service. How awesome is that? I am so glad that we have a dedicated youth pastor and wife, committed to the spiritual growth of our young people. The Lord has blessed First Assembly with committed support staff... in Pastor Jeff and Pastor Fred. Next week, my second son Cole, is going to be going to Kid's Camp... and I know God will move on his life there!

If you haven't stopped and thought about all that the kids and teens at First Assembly of God have been blessed with... do it today. Say a special prayer for Pastor Jeff and Pastor Fred and their powerful leadership.