HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Have you heard that a lot
this time of year? We try
to make it a point to
return that particular
sentiment with MERRY
CHRISTMAS. Most folks
appreciate that response
and we've even had an
opportunity to share the
gospel as a direct result
of NOT being "politically
correct". Praise God for
His son.
Our Fall/Winter season
have been very busy.
October was filled
with lots of club visits
and our annual Awana
conference. Rick rec'vd a
phone call yesterday from
someone saying what a
blessing the day was.
That was a real
encouragement.
November found us in
Chicago for almost a
week. Rick was very
blessed to share some
personal time with Art
Rorheim. As co-founder of
Awana, Mr. Rorheim has
"seen it all"! At 90
years young, his heart is
to reach boys & girls,
moms & dads with the
gospel of Christ.
Commander College was
also in November. We were
very leery of the time and
date, but God blessed and
the commanders went home
better equipped to serve
in their local programs.
One pastor called and
shared that he had been
convicted about sharing
the gospel clearly during
large group time. After
making that their first
priority, 14 clubbers
responded to the
invitation & received
Christ as their Savior!
AMEN!
Our home church's
Sparky club had lots of
fun last week. We
"adopted" jr. high teens!
Each young teen was
assigned to work with a
leader in their handbook
group and on the game
floor. They jumped in and
helped explain verses,
listened to clubbers
recite what was prepared
and had loads of fun on
the game floor too. (They
were really funny helping
the Sparkies "decorate"
their leaders as Christmas
trees!!) I highly
recommend getting your
youth group involved.
We hope you will be
able to spend time with
those you love during this
Christmas season. As we
look towards the New Year,
our prayer is that leaders
will renew their vision to
reach children & parents
with the gospel of
Christ.
We would love to visit
your Awana club. Pick up
the phone & give us a
call.
