Youth Revival Update

Wow, what can I say?? Youth revival was amazing. The youth group's effort to fast and join for prayer really paid off. Thurday night brother Barker preached and he talked about not being ashamed of representing the one true God. He mentioned a funny story about how he invited someone to his church and he was praying that a certain man would not get up during this service and sing because he yoddles! But that certain man got up anyway and sang, and Bro. Barker's guest asked, "Why does he sing like that?" and Brother Barker responded, "That's his way of praising Jesus!" Although that story was funny, it also had a point to it. I know personally when I invite someone to church, I feel it's my duty to make them feel as comfortable as they can and pray that service is perfect with no embarrassments, but what Bro. Barker taught me was that It does not matter what people think, especially when it comes to someone worshiping. I had a recent experience like that and at first I was feeling ashamed because the music was different this time and I knew my guest would not like the style, but now I see there is nothing more beautiful than brothers and sisters in Christ worshipping Jesus!! I realized there is no need for me to be ashamed-ever! I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the POWER of God unto salvation to every one that believeth! Romans 1:16 I may have friends who don't understand, but I am not ashamed! I may have family who don't understand, but I am not ashamed! Jesus has done many wonderful works in my life and for that I give him praise!

Friday night was even better! I was feeling the annointing of God all over me and I received a phrophecy that came to pass and that is still happening! When God says something is going to be done, he does it! He is not a man that he should lie Numbers 23:18-20.

Saturday was the BIOTour event and it was amazing. We had a chance to reach out through ministering to the folks in the park and feeding them free hotdogs and chips! There was a family that happened to be by us enjoying their barbecue and when Pastor Josh asked every one to pray I saw one of the ladies lift her hands towards heaven. Just by that act of faith, I know God gave her a blessing! We truly enjoyed ourselves out there. I look foward to the next BIOTour starting next Spring.

On Sunday the message from Bro. Barker was titled, The Call is Greater than the Risk. He started off by telling a story of a professor who loved to swim in the ocean (I believe this was in Southern California). She would wake up every morning and take a dive in the waters. Well one day some nearby swimmers saw blood in the water in the early morning and jumped in the water to see what the issue was. When the swimmers got there, all that was left was a body with torn limbs and it was apparant the person was bit by a shark. The lady happened to be the professor who swam daily. Co-workers and friends had lots of nice things to say about her, but what they all had in common was the fact that everyone mentioned the love she had for swimming. She would swim, no matter what. Nearby, on the shore there is a plaque that says the ladies name and then underneath it reads something like: You knew there were dangers in those shark infested waters but we also know the call to the ocean was greater than the risk...What an amazing story! Bro. Barker then talked about how during this journey we may lose friends, family or whomever that decides to push God away, but God has a greater calling, purpose in our lives which outweighs the risks! The preaching was awesome!

On Sunday night we wrapped up with revival with a title that said we are not as drunk as we ought to be. Meaning, drunk in the Holy Ghost! God's spirit is amazing! There were a number of us that was slain in the spirit and on the floor by the time service ended. It's nice to speak to God in an unknown tonguie and to know that he is listening. Sometimes we may not understand what we need to pray for, so the spirit helps us by speaking in tongues. The bible says, Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26. before His Ascension into Heaven, Jesus promises to send his comfort, and you better believe it's alive and well! =)