Hey Surge!
Wanted to let you know that Cheryl and I are having a great time with the Furmans here at the Youth Specialties Conference! We are learning lots of great things. I'm praying that the stuff we learn here will help all of you at Surge grow in your relationship with God. He is already working on my heart, reminding me to rely and trust in Him more and more each day to be the best youth pastor I can be. We were told today by one of the teachers that it is really, really tough for you all in middle school today. I'm sure that's not news to you! I mean, I knew that already but it became even more clear when he gave us a lot of stories and research that showed it's a ton harder for you than it was for me or your parents at your age. But I'm also encouraged by the fact that in the middle of the craziness of school, sports, TV, movies, music, family, friends, etc... God is there with you, right in the thick of it. He loves you and wants you to know it!
Check out this great passage, especially if you feel anxious or worried today. Provers 3:5-6
Well, I'll make sure to update you in the next couple days and let you know what's going on.
By the way... the first 10 students to leave a comment on this post (at least 10 words! C'mon... it had to be a little challenging!) get a little something we picked up down here next Tuesday at Surge!