This is an open letter to those who have raised the "kids" who participated in our trip to Bayou La Batre this week. I was convicted to write a little about them... at 1:00am... after a bit of sleep... waiting on my own high school freshman to return from a youth retreat. I hope and pray he and his brothers have parents, grandparents, extended family, youth leaders, and friends like these have. You have raised them well and should glory in the Lord that he has used you in this task.
Every high school youth group produces a few like these, but I had the honor of working shoulder to shoulder with an entire team of really amazing people. People who others crave to be with. People who are smart, talented, athletic, dedicated, and fun. They come from different countries, churches, and social backgrounds, many not knowing eachother before the trip, but they all gelled into fast friends and instant comrads at arms (Ephesians 6:10-18).
I heard about their problems and setbacks. I talked with them about their questions seeking faith. I witnessed their selfless giving, listening, praying, and serving. I was amazed at their, all of them, leadership ability AND ability to work together; traits that can cause conflict if not Spirit led. Their "adult" leaders, Lisa, Brian, and Marilyn are excellent new leaders in the body and all the participants on this trip, even some who are only now seeking faith in Christ, are going to be amazing leaders of the church. They are indescribable really, filled with the power of the Spirit, and inspiring.
Again, congratulations on a job well done and thank you! We all pray the Lord continues to bless and build up this generation and uses them in a mighty way. Amen
I look forward to working with them again and hearing of their walk.
John McGuire
Servants Unite!
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