If you were to tell me a year ago that I would love so many kids that weren't my own, I would have had to tell you that you were crazy. God is so good in so many odd but perfect ways. Today was one of the best days of my life because Antwon decided to follow the gospel. He is a very mature kid for his situation and takes being a Christ follower serious. I pray that the other few that are mature enough take his example and run with it. Also, I agree with Ted, that Community Day was a huge success because one person was saved. But, like we said, this is the beginning, not the end. It is our job not to leave these people in the cold after a month of wrapping our arms around them. I love our church and I love our God for putting us at this church. I started teaching the jr/sr high boys for two reasons. One, to help prepare me for Romania and two, to help my friends. Now this ministry is something that I discuss with someone everyday and now my work in Romania is paying off here at home. I just pray that we can inspire our members to love these kids like we do. Thanks to Ted, Phillip, and Mark for being awesome leaders for this ministry and giving me the freedom to teach these boys.
Oh by the way, Antwon and I were walking up to church on Monday night and an older man from the campaign group walked up and congratulated Antwon. He said the day that he was baptized, a stranger walked up to him and told him to "live it and you won't ever regret it". So he told Antwon that. That is a great piece of advice. So my challenge to us as a group is to keep livin it. We won't ever regret it if we do.
Justin
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