I am so proud of our students. Their faith is constantly an encouragement and a challenge to the leaders. When Derek told the YMCA that he was bringing a group of high school students to serve for the week, they asked if they would destroy the place. He vouched for them saying they were different. Derek said we proved him right. They have served like crazy. But I think one of the neatest thing has been the prayer walking. We have spent an hour every morning praying over neighborhoods, schools and nursing homes. This was a big challenge for most of our students. Praying out loud was intimidating for many of them. In our "get things done" culture, it's hard for people to see taking time to pray as meaningful work. However, our students stepped out boldly. It was exciting to watch several students who said they had never prayed out loud in a big group take a deep breath, make the decision and talk to God. Several students ran into people in the neighborhoods and asked how they could pray for them. They had meaningful time connecting with and ministering to the people of Colorado Springs.
Our students have also been wonderful to each other. Usually, when you get a big group of teenagers (or any age for that matter) to live and work together for a week, petty conflicts blow up. They have really been an encouraging group. I would take these students anywhere. It's exciting to be a part of the start of something the Lord is doing. We can't wait to see the life change stories that will come out of Converge in the years to come.
grace and peace,
The Co Springs Team
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