Monday, July 5, 2010

BigStuf!

Wow, has it really been 3 weeks since I've last blogged?!? I was beginning to wonder if I'd lost all blogging motivation. I know that I can't always sit down to write about how I'm frustrated or my job is stressing me out, etc. but sometimes that's all I have to say!

The last few weeks have been busy and fun though. Chad has been working as a summer intern in our youth group. That has kept us busy and given us the opportunity to be a part of some fun activities. We recently traveled with our youth group to camp in Panama City, FL. It was amazing and I was so blessed by the teaching and worship, and the deeper bonds that I formed with our students. My favorite speaker was Stuart Hall. If you've not heard him speak before, please check him out!

Would you believe I did not get any pictures?!? I didn't take my new toy because I didn't want to worry about it. I stole this pic off of someone's facebook =)


Last Sunday evening we had a recap of our trip with our youth group and parents, etc. Anyone who had anything to do with our trip was welcome to come. It was such an amazing night of testimony and worship, and we had 16 students that were baptized!!! God is so good and we are so excited about what He is doing in this student ministry this summer, and we pray the momentum continues!

"God raise up a generation for the glory of Your salvation; Every heart is now awakening; The anthem for all our days, we will tell the world in Jesus' Name; Every heart is now awakening."
Casey Darnell ~ Anthem

16 comments:

  1. Glad you had a great time...we are headed to Destin next week :)

    I'm also happy you are back to blogging!!!

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  2. Missed your blogs, Faith!! However, this one is so worth waiting for. Love the news about the 16 baptisms and how God is working in the youth group and using you and Chad. Linda (MomMom)

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  3. Stuart hall is one of my favorites!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Hi Faith!! I have missed you, but totally get the "blog rut" we've all found ourselves in at one time or another. SOOO excited to hear that Chad is interning in your youth ministry!! I LOVE that! It's such a blessing to have commited, Godly men and women partner in ministry to serve students and the Lord. I know your youth Pastor must be THRILLED to have you guys on the team :) Also, how fun that you spent a week at Big Stuf!! That is an amazing camp and I know it made a huge difference in your students if 16 of them wanted to be baptized. Awesome. Glad it was a great week! I think of you often, love catching your tweets, and I haven't stopped praying for you and your journey to parenthood. How incredible that you are choosing to serve the Lord in your wait, I know that's hard. Hang in there!! Glad you're back!!

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  5. Lots of great and fun stuff going on with ya'll right now and I know you are so blessed in the ministry!!! Glad to see a post from you!!! :)

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  6. I always love seeing your blog at the top of my blog roll! This update is extra happy with the 16 baptisms...WOW! Working with youth has got to be fun and exhausting all at the same time.

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  7. Good luck with everything at your job... I know how you feel when all you can think about is how stressful your job is. I hope things get better soon in that area!

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  8. I've missed your blogs...I can totally relate. My posts have been far and few between as well! I'm glad the past few weeks have been filled with blessings for you!

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  9. Looks like fun and I am glad you got to go spend time at camp! I always loved being a counselor! :) Hope you got my message! Sorry you are frustrated girl. I love you and I am always here!! :)

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  10. Sounds like a great time...so neat you guys are involved like that!
    P.S. Just saw this post of tons of cute owls and thought of you! :)
    http://kristinaisonehappymama.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-july-6th-already.html

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  11. I have heard great things about Big Stuff camps. Our youth used to go several years back. I loved youth camp in Panama City...as a youth and a leader. Hope you get your blogging motivation back. :)

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  12. I love seeing a new post from you! :) When I read what's going on at your church with the youth, it makes me miss the days of being a camp counselor and working with the youth/children!!

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  13. I've missed you! I've only been lurking, but yours has always been one of my faves! :) My new blog is cravingsimplicity.blogspot.com. And tell us about work anytime!! :)

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  14. I didn't know Chad was the youth intern. So he just works and does that on the side?

    That is so great that 16 kids were baptized!! I've heard Big Stuff is so much fun. I hope I can go one day!

    Sorry your job is so stressful, Faith. I hope God will open up some other doors for you soon!

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  15. So I am finally coming around to decorating and adding stuff to Caroline's blog. I want to add buttons, adds, and music and would love any input and help. I know your time is limited and wondered if you arfe still blog designing on the side? I jsut love yor blog and miss all the Christian frineds I left behind in Charlotte.

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  16. that is big stuff! Glad it was a great experience.

    I saw this over on my friends stella & dot site. Thought of you.
    http://www.stelladot.com/sites/bethswitz/productcatalog?page=productdetail&sku=N137

    have a great day!

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