So It Turns Out New Orleans Is A Tiny Bit Distracting…
Posted by Bryan Appel, Youth Minister
So It Turns Out New Orleans Is A Tiny Bit Distracting...
The last two days we have been a bit lax on the posting of our exploits. (And boy have there been exploits). I didn't want to let another night go by without touching base with our St. Paul's family (and our family and friends following us beyond the walls of our Church)!
There are many conversations to have... One might be as to how we can work all day (leaving the house at 7:30 and returning at 4:30), spend two hours running the 14 members of the team through one shower (4:30-6:30), and then go out dancing until 11:30 at night. (Not to mention the time spent in reflection, prayer, and conversation before bed!!)
But for right now, as these young people are bumping into each other and trying to squeeze five more minutes out of another day without me telling them to get to bed for the 5000th time in the last ten minutes, you need to know this--The St. Paul's Youth never cease to amaze me. If something just hit you in the back of your head, it was the buttons from my vest that shot off as my chest pumped out with pride. The work ethic, love, and deep care they have displayed the last four days leaves me with little doubt of what it means to show the ‘Face of Christ' to everyone that you meet! I can't help watch these folks in action without thinking that the world, with all the problems, all the strife, all the pain...is in good hands.
Goodnight. Say a prayer for us. Say a prayer for the people of New Orleans. Say a prayer for all those in need.
We are so very proud of you guys and the work you have done this week. Have a safe trip back.