a local teen

July 7, 2009
A local teen who has been seen around the center for the last 2 years began to talk to Deb and I two weeks ago. Prior to that, he did not talk a lot to adults, in my experience. He has been led to re-dedicate his life, and is beginning to make changes.
Last night, he was invited to the beach with the Covenant UMC group. He came back to attend their service, and was adopted into one of their family groups, which foster a closer relationship to participants and to God.

We thank God that he is reaching out, and pray for a solid relationship to be developed with a practicing Christian in his own age group.

Another volunteer, Greg, gave his testimony in morning devotions this morning: he was raised in a Christian home with rules against behavior that God would not like, and no direction as to how to live for God. He got a degree in architecture as part of his own plan to live his life making money. Then God brought him to Waveland. After his initial week, he has returned and been here for several months.

After a mission trip to Mexico next week, he will go home, and will return on Aug 1 if the Lord so directs.

July 8, 2009
Our teen mentioned previously participated in the service, reading the Bible and giving his testimony. The service included a time of dancingfor the Lord, as David did in the Bible.. The joy of the Lord shown from his face.