Hello, faithful friends!
The first few weeks of the school year are certainly busy. We've been booked with student meetings, class meetings, and various activities fairs. God has given us incredible opportunities, and we're trying to jump through each door that opens!
Recently at our church, we have responded to the feedback from the young adults for a more focused night service. Sitting down with young adults Zack (Temple student) and Jocelyn (Eastern student), we have been able to re-think what the night service should look like. How can it better serve the church community as a whole? How can it better serve the college students? How can we remain relevant to cultural issues while staying grounded in the true doctrine of the Gospel?
Zack has encouraged us to re-introduce a Reformed liturgy into the service, and Pastor Brown has encouraged us to incorporate more of the arts. We have started sharing more personal testimonies. We have been charged during a "Moment for Missions" in the service. Personally, Elliott and I have been encouraged by Zack's leadership in the night service, and many were blessed last week by a thoughtful, Holy-Spirit-centered, liturgical night service. Praise the Lord for Zack's leadership, and please pray for him as he continues to grow in this role.
We have also seen a great influx of students coming to the service. They have been inviting their friends, and our e-mail and text inboxes have been overflowing with students asking for rides. Please pray that we continue to find rides for every single student wishing to go--that we never have to turn away even one student. Pray that we continue to minister effectively in the night service, and that above all God's name will be glorified and we will continue to do His will.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto the Ancient of Days.
Because of Him,
Rachel
