Wednesday, August 12, 2009

JOY

“Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.” Psalm 111

Can you imagine worshipping with 36,999 screaming, dancing, smiling youth and young adult sponsors? Can you imagine ten jumbo screens – a huge band under the leadership of Peter Mayer, lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffet – dancers – rappers – jugglers – explosions of color – fireworks and a Bishop in a bathtub?

You might think that it is awe inspiring, jaw dropping and loads of fun, and you’d be right. But, it is also very emotional – tearful even. To see so many of God’s youth filled with the joy of believing can really make me cry. I cannot tell you how much I love the 16 youth from Abiding Love that attended the National Youth Gathering. They were a powerful example of what we really are – a people alive with the spirit of Jesus, justice, and jazz! I thank them for the honor of worshipping God with them.

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