Today I got an e-mail I was really excited about! During the famine, we e-mailed the missionary we decided to send our proceeds to. And, we already got an e-mail back from him! This year, we did a Methodist version of the famine and I love that the youth can have a connection to where their money is going. I have a feeling that this is only the beginning of their relationship with this mission. It all seems more real to them this year because it is a real person they can communicate with! I Feel God is working in this process.
I got several other interesting e-mails and phone calls today. Yesterday, at my pastor's suggestion, I e-mailed the contact person for the B1- the Methodist version of the famine. I offered her my activities and info and feedback on our event. She is very interested in hearing about what we did. She also forwarded my e-mail to someone who writes for Connect N Mission, which is the Methodist mission publication. She e-mailed me requesting an interview and sent me questions. I responded to both so we'll see where that leads. I also got a call from a friend who is a youth leader at another church in town. She is about to do her first famine and her info got lost and never sent to her. So, she's in a panic about planning her first event!
So, I thought I was done with famine stuff. But, it looks as though I've become an advocate for famine events. That's ok with me since I think every youth group should do the famine! It's a time to focus on spiritual growth and mission. What could be better?
So, where was God today? He's still using the famine to work through me. And, I love it!
1 Corinthians 13:13
Blessings,
Jennifer
I got several other interesting e-mails and phone calls today. Yesterday, at my pastor's suggestion, I e-mailed the contact person for the B1- the Methodist version of the famine. I offered her my activities and info and feedback on our event. She is very interested in hearing about what we did. She also forwarded my e-mail to someone who writes for Connect N Mission, which is the Methodist mission publication. She e-mailed me requesting an interview and sent me questions. I responded to both so we'll see where that leads. I also got a call from a friend who is a youth leader at another church in town. She is about to do her first famine and her info got lost and never sent to her. So, she's in a panic about planning her first event!
So, I thought I was done with famine stuff. But, it looks as though I've become an advocate for famine events. That's ok with me since I think every youth group should do the famine! It's a time to focus on spiritual growth and mission. What could be better?
So, where was God today? He's still using the famine to work through me. And, I love it!
1 Corinthians 13:13
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Jennifer
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