H2O

Well, I finally visited H2O tonight. A little nervous to see what goes on in there at first, since all I have ever experienced of it was from out in the hall, and across the church, where all I could hear were the drums, elec. guitar, and "singing". But, by actually being in there, I was able to understand the words that were being sung (mostly because the words were on the screen), and the music wasn't as jumbled as it sounds from across the church, down the hall. Even though the music was very loud, and a little different than my preferred sound of music, the lyrics were definitely relating praise to God for who He is. That is what really matters. It was loud, though. I also heard a good lesson on prayer from JR. Focussing on being real in your prayer life. No need for any falseness, (God sees through that anyway). Just speak from your heart.
The reason I went tonight was because after speaking to Dan Nelson last week about some issues that some youth are dealing with, and after reading a couple of blogs from several different folks I know, I felt convicted. I haven't spent enough time getting to know, and encouraging the youth, or at least folks younger than I. I was pleasantly surprised with the H2O service and the youth in there.
I am also planning on visiting Crossover, just to get a better feel of where the kids are in their life. Things are much different than they were when I was a youth, "not so long ago".
I also have been convicted that I have not been praying for JR and Todd as I should. I always tend to pray for my pastor, that he would remain sexually pure, and that he would be faithful and not bring reproach on the Name of Christ, yet I have neglected to pray for the other pastors on staff in that manner. I guess it just didn't cross my mind.

May God protect them from the evil one, protect their eyes, bless their marriages, children, families, and increase His kingdom through their ministries. Amen

Just Checking

I wanted to check to make sure that I am doing this right, so this first post is for that purpose. Just to see what it looks like.