Mitch & I have recently started to help out with our church's youth group. When we lived in Idaho we helped with the Junior high and loved it! We were SO excited when Micah, our youth pastor here, asked us to help out.
Last week was our first week. We got to the church a little early and saw that there were a whole bunch of kids playing a variety of musical instruments. We sat in the pews and watched them play and sing some sweet praises to our Lord. As they were finishing up their practice, youth began to fill the sanctuary and then the youth group service began with worship led by the youth that were there practising.
After youth group had finished up I went and introduced myself to the brave man that was so willing to lead all those kids in learning how to play an instrument (everything from the piano, base, drums, and guitar!)
I recently began to play the guitar again, and Mitch has been wanting to play the base again as well. So I asked this man if we could come early for youth group and play with them to get some much needed practice in, plus get some help from him if we needed it. He was excited to have us join him and welcomed us warmly. :)
So today was youth group again, and we went an hour early to jam a bit. I just love 'jamming for Jesus'! The first half hour was with the little kids, and the second with the youth. What a blessing it was to be able to play with them all.
A 17 year old girl gave her testimony tonight, and it was SO cool to be reminded of how God uses the young in such a powerful way! Several people came to an understanding of Jesus' saving Grace tonight through that girls testimony! How cool is that!? :D
I am happy to play more praises to God, with others, especially my best friend...and even more happy that there are a few more people that will spend all of eternity in a loving relationship with my Lord! Praise God for a great day! :)
