Off to JAX…
November 9th, 2007
I am off to Jacksonville, FL this morning. I will be speaking at a youth event somewhere near there — it may actually be in GA I am not sure. I Just know I am supposed to be flying into JAX.
I lived in Jacksonville as a kid for a short while. I don’t remember much about it. My father was in the NAVY at the time. It was one of our many places of residence on the East Coast. I can recall the color of our house (yellow) and I remember going to some of my older brother’s little league baseball games. That is about it…
I am looking forward to being with several hundred HS students from a number of United Methodist Churches. Here are the main points of discussion…
> How does God reveal himself to us?
> How do we cultivate a life of godly character?
> What does it mean, as the people of God, to embrace God’s call to be a blessing to others?
> How do we begin to see others with new eyes and pursue restorative acts in our community?
> How do we share God’s truth through our personal and community’s story?
Should be great fun!
November 9th, 2007 at 8:51 am
Epworth is on Saint Simons Island. You need to visit the wax museum there. For shock value if nothing else.
November 9th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
jason-
it looks like i will get a chance to peak into the wax museum tomorrow! this is a wicked nice place… will you be here?
November 10th, 2007 at 11:01 am
Rock it out!
Chris I just realized that you lived in MN for a bit. You mentioned you served at The Soulstice Community. Well believe it or not, but Berean baptist Church was were I first attended when I was growing up. I actually got my first Bible there. Anyways, not like you care……
I am sure you know Becca and Brian. Becca was the youth worship leader when I was in youth group at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville.
I just finished your book. I am in the process of writing up a critique.
Thanks Chris. Hope you travel safely!!
November 10th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
jeremy-
that is very cool. berean is a cool place — a lot of great people.
i do know brian and becca. i hired brian to lead soulstice and they became very good friends of my wife and I (and my kids).
i look forward to reading your book review.
have a good day.
chris
November 12th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Hey Chris-
Nope. I wasn’t there but a church I formerly served was. The South Georgia Conference holds their annual youth gathering there the week after Thanksgiving and I will be a part of that.
Sounds like it was a great weekend!