It’s done.

The 2008 Arlington Youth Dynamics banquet is done.

Last night was such a good time for fellowship and exposing this ministry to the community. We had over 180 folks show up! The preliminary totals are in and we’re just under $25,000. Praise God! We should also see more come in the next week or so. Many folks were going to pray about what to give - so keep praying for open and giving hearts!

Thanks for your prayers!

It’s almost ten o’clock at night and I’m still at work. The coffee quit working hours ago. Tomorrow is a big day for us. We have our annual fund raiser and last minute details are being wrapped up (and wrapping me up). Pray for me and the rest of us working on this event. Our goal is to raise over thirty thousand dollars towards the ministry here at Arlington Youth Dynamics. We’ve already brought in ten, so twenty more to go!

Pray for my sanity and the Lord’s provision tomorrow…

I was checking out Cory’s blog and stumbled on his link to a great website for devotion and focus in this season of Lent.  It’s meant for students, but is actually a good reflective/contemplative experience for all.

You should check it out.

http://www.journeytothecross.org/

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Today we’re taking 15-20 high school students for a weekend in the snow. Keep us in your prayers for safety, transparency, and authenticity. Our goals: lot’s of coffee and deep conversations along with contemplative midnight sessions. We’ve been totally upfront with each kid that signed up about our spiritual emphasis and they’ve stepped up to the challenge. Sure we’ll play games, but that’s not the point of this weekend.
I’ve found myself, in the past, selling these retreats on the fun activities , but this time I’ve sold it on the spiritual pursuit and we’ve had a good turnout. If you’re honest with kids, they are truly able to step up to the plate. So pray for us this weekend!