"This group of teenagers has limitless potential" - Rich Yauger
This past Wednesday we had our last youth group of the school year before our summer programming. It was fun to celebrate what God has done and to look forward to all that God will do this summer. Here are some thoughts about what happened Wednesday and within this past school year:
1. The structure for growth has been set! The overall structure to AXIS meetings, adult help, and vision is in place for future growth. Just like any house the structure and foundation is the most critical part. It's imperative to set-up a proper youth group structure that will not be outgrown or be obsolete quickly. The groundwork has been laid in anticipation for what God will do with the future of Axis. Here are some ways in which God is making it known that growth is on the horizon:
- A large incoming crop of sixth graders is about to move up!
- We are taking a large group to Momentum this summer. We are close to 80 with more interested in signing up!
- We are sending two mission trips as well as going to Momentum this summer and we will see around 100 persons mobilized into doing mission work this summer.
The planning concerning vision and structuring along with all that is going to happen this summer leads me to believe that God is up to something! We must be prepared for what He wants to accomplish with our teenagers.
2. Not only are we prepared for the future but we honored the past! This Wednesday we had the opportunity to hear from former youth pastor Rich Yauger and pray and commission him as he transitions to a new church in Maryland. In order for Axis to move ahead we must never forget how we got where we are now!
3. This group of teenagers has limitless potential! As I was able to look at and view all of our teenagers it was obvious that we have some talented and passionate young people. As the structure has been set it will be the teenager's turn to build the house. I look forward to giving and watching teenagers take responsibility and be equipped for future ministry.
This first year has been a great learning year of understanding the culture of the church, youth group, and in getting to know the people. As always there are bumps and bruises along the way, but the table has been set for God to do some incredible things!
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We got to pray and commission former youth pastor Rich and Carol, our teen missionaries, and our seniors!
Thanks Rich for all that you have done. We gave the keys to Axis to him as he is always welcome back!
Every great movement of God starts with prayer and pray we did!
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