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On February 5-6 the Transform Conference was held, Its central theme was Mercy and Justice are "dirty jobs" that we have been called to do. The thing I loved about transform was it taught us (students) a way to understand and study the bible, during the first break up session, the leaders explained the concepts of precepts- all we needed to do was look into the bible and read, asking the questions who's speaking? What are they saying? Often times we go to conferences and sit and listen, which is not a bad thing but at Transform you had the opportunity to be as engaged as you desired.

On Saturday Nov. 21st nearly 40+ students and adults volunteered most of their day to throw a block party for a local neighborhood near the sugar mill.  Students served food, hosted games and brought joy to the families that were there. This was a great opportunity where students got an opportunity to serve and be On_Mission.

This past weekend more than 130 middle school students and 20 leaders stayed up all night long for the famous middle school lockin surge.  The night started in the new gym with dodgeball, bball and volleyball and then proceeded to skate central for a great time of old fashioned roller skating.  Students then piled on the busses and headed to dave and busters to enjoy the buffett of unlimited food/drinks and spend hours playing video games and bowling.   Students had a great time and were able to build relationships with each other as well as the leaders.

Join us this Sunday Sept. 20th from 12:30pm-2pm in the LYF Center for lunch and a chance to find out information on how we can partner with you in your approach to discipling your children.  This meeting will be interactive and will allow you the opportunity to meet d_group leaders teachers and our staff.  We will talk about some upcoming events we will have this year and will spend some time talking about how you can be involved.  Don't miss this exciting lunch....

This summer God has really been at work in so many ways in the LYF student ministry.  During lead 222 servant leadership many students had the opportunity to get uncomfortable and really reach out into the community.  Students hosted block parties, fixed up houses and learned how to be servant leaders.  At the end of the week many students felt the call to continue to grow in their faith and lead by following the example of Christ who humbled himself.  After lead222, several students traveled across the country to Mozambique, Africa.  While in Mozambique students co

Today is the third day of camp. Students got the opportunity to get with their teams in the afternoon and began to work on building elaborate cardboard boats. These boats will be put into the pool on Tuesday for the famous Regatta (boat race) between teams were students actually race inside the boats. Later during the day Richy challenged students during the night session to get on their knees and pray before God to get their hearts ready for God to speak to them. Bo began the night presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ and explaining the need for cross to be the only bridge to God.

Today is the first day of Camp LYF 2009.  More than 288+ students and 75+ adults have made their way to Camp Tejas for a five day journey to experience God together. As you can see in the picture everyone received their t-shirt and participated in a group picture.  Later during the first session Aric Harding from Sagemont led students in a time of worship and praise. Aric challenged students whether or not they knew the songs to really focus on God this week and praise Him from their hearts.

I am writing from the Atlanta airport after 3 weeks in Mozambique.  The entire team arrives today at the church about 4:30 p.m..    The English Culture Camp is one of the most spiritually significant projects in the ministry the Lord has blessed me with.

 The Mozambique Team from Sugar Creek has safely arrived in Mozambique.  After 20 hours of plane rides, 8 hours of car rides we made it.  Yesterday the team spent a day on the coast of the beautiful Indian ocean resting and preparing for an intense week of ministry that will be spent conducting an english speaking camp for 20+ teenagers.  God's hand has been on us already and has provided many opportunities to see Him at work.