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!
Epworth is on Saint Simons Island. You need to visit the wax museum there. For shock value if nothing else.
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?
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!!
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
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!