Resurrection makes a stop at Ichthus
It is the oldest Christian Music Festival in the United States and it celebrated 40 years of ministry this year. We were there getting the word out about Resurrection 2010 featuring Justin Lookadoo and Kristian Stanfill.
It was great to see and talk to many of our Resurrection faithful. It was very exciting for me to have the opportunity to share with youth and youth pastors who were hearing about Resurrection for the 1st time.
My prayer is this as we tell others about Resurrection: That a youth pastor may see Resurrection as an event that would help their youth in their walk with Christ and register their group…which leads to a youth signing up to join their youth group on a winter retreat in Gatlinburg…which places them in the Gatlinburg Convention Center in January…which allows them to worship and hear about the Great News of Jesus Christ…which leads them into a deeper understanding and committed to Jesus Christ…which in turn builds the Kingdom of God and fulfills the mission of who we are as Resurrection.
So youth pastors register now! Click here.
This Is Your Chance
Today is the first day of summer for my household. I did not have to wake my daughter for school this morning. School is out and summer vacation has begun. The chance to do those things that only summer break will allow. I asked my daughter what is the one thing she wanted to do this summer. Her answer, “Eat Ice Cream!” Not the answer I was expecting. I thought she would say, going to camp, sleeping in, going to stay with grandparents, or vacation. Nope! She just wants to eat ice cream. I often wonder if I sound the same way to my Heavenly Father. The window of opportunity opens and the chance to serve Him or share about Him arises. I wonder if my response is a faithful response or do I blow the opportunity. This summer youth all over will have the opportunity to serve through mission trips and local service projects or attend youth retreats and camps. Opportunities that only come once a year are on the horizon – This is your chance – Go!
In need of a Resurrection
Have you ever noticed that you can always spot the young youth pastors before you can the older ones? You can see it especially when it comes to those athletic events such as basketball or ultimate Frisbee. The young ones are right in the middle of the action while the oldies are on the sidelines overseeing the action.
Today, I understand completely. As I took baby steps down the hall this morning my back was so sore I could hardly lift and place one foot in front of the other. You see, though I am no longer a youth pastor I still seize every opportunity to minister to young people.
Three weeks ago I installed a new basketball goal in my driveway. It instantly became the gathering place for teenagers in my neighborhood and of course I wanted to be a good host. Needless to say, I now know why you see those oldies sitting on the sidelines. They are just waiting for their resurrection and their new heavenly bodies.