The 2011 Grads ...

Last night we said goodbye to our grads! Some thoughts on that:

THIS GROUP:
-Most of these crazy kids have been with me since 7th grade. They’re like my little brothers and sisters.

BEST MEMORY:
-It was this group of grads that created most of the dances to the worship songs we sing. I’ll never forget Seth Hunt and his “Free to Run” dance at Winter Camp two years ago.

WHAT I’LL MISS MOST:
-Whenever there was anything going on … service projects, pool parties, cleaning up, feeding people, gathering clothes … whatever the need … it was this class that always showed up to help.

WHAT I LEARNED FROM THEM:
-This group taught me how to be creative. For example: Vanessa Clifford wanted to raise money for Rapha House … her idea … friendship bracelets. Who would have thought that making bracelets would eventually raise over $1,000 dollars for Rapha! I loved that nothing was too great for this group to accomplish.

-AND NOW WHAT:
-My hope is that their passion, excitement and love for Jesus will overflow into our college group (Refresh … Sunday nights … 8pm.) Most of the grads will be staying local. I hope to continue to see them involved, serving and changing their worlds. For those moving away … that’s dumb! HA! Love ya, mean it … Mighty Mike.