Our Kids End the Day with a Flash Mob!

Tonight at 9:45 in the Exhibit Hall, they pulled off a great Flash Mob. I'm sure you will see vidoes of this on facebook, and once we get home at church... (I won't ruin the fun... but the last photo shows a glimpse).

The week is going great. Every time I run into a teen, and ask them one on one, if they are enjoying the event, without exception, they light up and tell me they are glad they are here. And I have been seeking them out.... and looking them in the eye. I've been asking them what their favorite part has been. Many have said the whole thing, and many have paused not knowing which thing was their favorite so far. For a few one of their favorite moments was yesterday morning with Reggie Dabs. His message was gripping. One wild coincidence thing, is that it seems every time Scott and I walk into this HUGE arena to sit down, we sit within eyesight of our teens. Tonight we were above them, and it made my heart full to see them all engaged and worshipping. There was not much boredom going on. And this... the 5th hour and a half service so far, on top of seminars all day long. The organizers of the event, have done a great job of including video and music throughout the services, and they are never boring.

The theme today, centered on communion and compassion. Tonight's speaker, Stewart Williams, was born in South Africa, but lives in Canada. He grew up under Apartheid, and was another gifted communicator. He spoke of why it is so hard for us to give up our dreams and hopes and trust God. But yet ...in reality, our dreams and hopes pale in comparison, in size, and in significance, and in blessing, to the dreams and hopes he has for us. We need to trust Him in this. His was another story (the third!) of great pain and separation with his entire family dying except him. And, how Christ has used this in his life to make him into the man he is today... re-inforcing Francis Chan's point... that God loves us through great pain, so that we may love others through it.

It's late... enjoy a few pics of the evening. Pray for the youth leaders and students for health and strength amidst very long, energetic, and emotional days. They are having a blast... but be prepared for tired pups when they get home!