Flood

Tuesday night, I was able to attend a meeting that I normally couldn’t go to due to work.  But, my schedule was different this week so I got to go and hear all about an exciting event that’s going to be coming up.  Flood 2012 is an event in October that was started by a youth pastor in town.  It was a vision he had years ago and he felt recently that now is the time.  The 3 day event will be for teens throughout the county but will take place in my town.  It will feature popular Christian bands and several awesome speakers.  2 of the speakers are famous sports guys who have turned their lives to God and use their fame to inspire and encourage others to follow Him.  The one is a youth pastor.  The other speaker will be the youth pastor who had this vision.  I can’t wait to hear what God has to say through these people.

Another exciting thing is that the event will start in the schools.  Although it’s not allowed to speak about God in school, the 2 sports guys speak in school about their lives and give a positive message.  They will excite the students and encourage them to make good choices and do the right thing.  Then, they’ll mention the evening events that will be about God and Christianity. 

This 3 day event in October is going to be big!  Bye going into the schools, we have the potential to reach 9000 teenagers!  There are so many things to be done.  There are so many volunteer opportunities.  And, funding is always an issue.  But, that also means there are so many churches and community members have a chance to show their love and support for our youth.  Sitting in that room and meeting even more youth leaders, I was blessed to chat with others who have the same love and devotion for our youth.  I was also impressed by how organized and well run everything seems to be so far.  They seem to have thought of everything.  And, this has come together very quickly from the time it was decided to go ahead and do this now rather than a year from now.   That tells me that God has out the right people in place for the right tasks.  And, He is behind this adventure.

I can’t wait until Flood 2012!
So, where was God today?  He’s helping to guide our youth to Him through the voices and action of others.

Blessings,

Jennifer