TN2 and TN3 Quick Recap

I apologize for not updating the last couple weeks. We were super busy and I just couldn't find the time or willpower to write about my weeks. So let me give you short recaps on each week.

TN2:
We stayed at Milligan College this week, which meant the weekend was basically free. It left us with simply having to refresh/rejuvenate things, instead of tear down and load in again. Surprisingly, it had a much different feel than the week before. We had a few injuries, some "issues" from youth ministers (which means youth pastors, for those back home), and I was busier with housing for TN3 to complete. However, many students still met God that week and every "problem" fades away in light of that. One memorable story is that of Lake Eustis Christian Church from Florida. I got to talk to these folks a few times that week and their leaders were strong and following God's call. The students were friendly, loving, and learning. I really appreciated having one group to talk to that week who I could count on to be happy to see me.

My favorite night, Wednesday, when students seek the scripture. Here you see ministers holding signs that say "I know the way" for students to approach them and ask what the Bible says about [you fill in the blank].

TN3:

This past week, we held an event at Johnson Bible College (Johnson University as of July 1, 2011) for 900+ people, which is double what we had the past couple weeks. It was impressive and difficult in some respects, but we each knew we had a break coming up and pushed through. I had to redo housing the weekend before, but with God's patience and his gift of Monster, got it done. For the most part, this week was also easy. I only got one call from a youth minister after I went to bed, and it was because they finally got to the campus. There was an added craziness and excitement from the increased number of people, but nothing God couldn't handle. I met a couple of cool churches that week. First, I met some graduated seniors from New Life. I was reading and overheard them talking about some heavy stuff and joined in. It was awesome to hear students years younger than me getting some concepts way before I did in life. Second, I met some leaders and later students from Woodford Community. Again, just great encouragements to speak with and I wish I could have talked with their leaders more. Also, I got to perform in front of most of the attendees Wednesday night! Check it!

Overall, I'm leaving these weeks joyful, but jealous. I see these leaders interact, have fun, speak with, and simply hang out with their students and I miss everyone from Driven4Him so much. But God does not need me there to work in them and I will see them again soon.

Please pray that my team gets the rest we need these two weeks and, as always, for high school students across the nation and world. I love you all, and miss all the great folks back home.