Our Future Is Bright!

Last night, February 17th, our teenagers took over the mid-week service. Their choir started off powerfully, and the congregational singing was filled with excitemend as our Youth Pastor, Matthew Robinson, led us in some old-time hymns. There were two specials; one was a teen girls ensemble that brought me to my feet at the opening of the first chorus, and the second was at trio with Bro. and Mrs. Robinson and Ryan Birner (one of our Seniors) taking the lead, who also gave the announcements and read over the Prayer Page for the evening. Three preachers stood and delivered powerful truths from God's Word: Justin Kidwell, Andrew Linder, and Bubba Birner. Each boy was prepared and did a fantastic job delivering their thought.

At the close of the service it was great seeing that alters full. As I walked up on the platform and saw our teenagers scattered around the auditorium I could not help but be overwhelmed with pride at their serve to the Lord. I have heard many people say that "our youth isour future", and as I looked out on our crowd i think, "if these kids are our future; then our future is VERY bright!"

Teenagers, your Pastor is very proud of you. I am thrilled that you choose Christ instead of the world. I am also very proud of the Robinson's. Bro. and Mrs. Robinson came to us in August of 2009, and have taken their ministries to the next level and beyond. They have captured the hearts of our teenagers and with sincereity and a godly example have shown the teenagers that serving God is awesome!

To the parents of our teenagers; you are to be comended for your stedfastness and faithfulness in raising your children for the Lord. In the day and age that we live there are so many deterants and hazards as we raise teenagers. Always remember, if you stay faithful to Christ, and if you stay focused on His will; you and your teenagers will find that the future is bright!