January LCM Update

I think the biggest impact that Word of Life has had on our youth group was this year's Superbowl.  I had 9 kids make a decision to follow Jesus.  Some of them were looking for assurance, but a number of them were 1st time decisions.  Of that group of nine kids there is a group of 4 boys that has really taken their faith seriously.  This is their first year in youth.  Only one of those boys is from our church the other three are his friends that he invited from school.  After the Superbowl event I was able to meet with them and talk about their decision to follow Jesus.  
 
What is neat about this situation is that they all made a decision and they all seem to have the same desire to grow in their relationship with the Lord.  While talking to one of them he stated that one of his biggest fears was that he would lose his faith as he grew up, so I challenged them to stick together as a group, to work together and hold each other accountable so that they can stand firm in their faith.  It was cool to see the light go on in their heads as they realized that they had each other every day at school to grow and learn with.
 
The reason I shared this story with you is because it has been awesome to see God work in the lives of those young boys.  Their hearts are so soft to the word of God in their lives.  I am thankful for the opportunity Superbowl gave to me to get my foot in the door of their lives and start speaking into it.  My prayer is that I can disciple this group of boys to become leaders among their peers and in our church. 

Youth Pastor – Saskatoon, Sk