Ok, so it was more like the first week and a half. We had a half week starting the 6th-9th, and then a full week this past week. Today I'm sitting in the office of one of the youth ministers I worked with this week. I think the best part of this experience is the fact that I can continue to build relationships with people after they have gone through camp. Aaron and I worked with the group from FUMC Winter Park this week. On their day off on Wednesday, we were invited to spend the day at the lake with them. Today I went to their church and ate barbecue chicken. I love that I feel like I'm really investing in peoples' lives. I feel like I'm connecting with people in a way I never have before. I don't deserve this opportunity. I can't believe God is choosing to use me in this way.
Worship has also been amazing. I have to talk about a few specific experiences. Please note first, however, that I don't take credit for any of it. On Thursday night, I needed one more song for worship, so I randomly chose the song "Holy is the Lord" by Chris Tomlin. It was only after I chose it that I realized that the message was about entering the Body of Christ in fellowship with other believers, and a line in the song says "together we sing." As we closed with that song, I looked up near the end and noticed that everyone in the room as standing next to each other, arm in arm. As we sang the final chorus, Aaron and I jumped off stage and joined them. It was an amazing experience. Also, on the same night, we did Overdrive worship later in the evening after their church group time. About 25 of the 60 or so kids came. I felt some students needed prayer, so I was led to open an opportunity to the students to pray with the staff. Several students found other staff members to pray and talk with, and they all ended up in a conversation about God. I eventually had worn my voice and fingers out, so I started up a CD and joined in. The whole week came together as the most amazing time of my life. I think I sang Marvelous Light at least... 7 times. They loved that song almost as much as I do. There is nothing better than these lines:
My dead heart now is beating
My deepest stains now clean
Your breath fills up my lungs
Now I'm FREE.
I still get chill bumps every time.
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6 comments:
sounds like things are goign awesome...i've been praying for you. God bless you as you continue to let God use you to further His ministry!
Dude! i'm pumped, it sounds like things are rockin down there. I can't wait to hear about it when you get back.
hey kev, we found your camera the other week. i'm not sure why or how but it looks like it had been in the refrigerator since you left.
Hey Kevin,
I dont know if you remember me but this is Jared from the South Dakota group that came the 9th - 16th. I just wanted to ask how youre doing and how its been going with the staff. The Overdrive service was amazing on the 14th! My favorites were Here is Our King and Marvelous Light. I have really felt closer to God since that night. Thank you so much. Tell Matt I said hi!
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Kevin,
Please know that you are in my prayers. It is so cool when God blesses us by serving Him. Stay humble man and God bless.
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