Peace that surpasses

So, I would love to tell you about an answer to prayer. I have routine in my life! I remember when the new year came along and it had been so spontaneous! But now, I have routine. We have Connections every Wednesday. Transit every Thursday. And Crosstalk ever Sunday. That is a lot to plan and prepare! Both Scott and I are both very busy with those two weekly programs. But throw in the bag of chaos some more events.

Events like Guys retreat, and Girls retreat, and Senior Trip, and the Crosswalk Gala, and special Connections...and that is just in High School! The middle school has the Gala, a 30 hour famine, Mission Trip to Vancouver, meetings for that mission trip, and so much more!

It sounds like these "programs" are keeping people busy. They are. But these programs are not the reason I do ministry. And I am pretty sure I can speak for Scott and Brooke as well. We don't feel called to just put on events. We feel called to care for young people. We feel called to build relationships. We feel called to tell young people about a God who loves them and wants to give them a peace that surpasses all understanding. So I hope that these events and programs are avenues that God uses to do just that.

We have been praying for each other as a staff during this "busy" time of ministry. And for me, my prayers have been answered. I have a peace in craziness. And only God can do that.

Read Philippians 4:6-7 today. It will lift you spirit.

much Love,
johnny