Youth Page

We’re Home!

pastormatt — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:52:27 +0000

Or at least riding back to church from San Jose Airport. What a trip! What great kids! It all worked out great. You’ll hear more about it on Sunday!

Las Vegas

pastormatt — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:20:03 +0000

But it’s a dry heat!

Homeward Bound

pastormatt — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:20:58 +0000

We are all at the New Orleans airport almost ready to board. We’ve been inspired by Bp Hanson and the witness we have seen. Communion was a sight to see for 37,000! We are excited to be heading home!

Sunday Worship

pastormatt — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:46:47 +0000

We’re gathering in the dome one last time, and this time for worship. Bishop Hanson will be preaching, and Holy Communion will be celebrated in the midst of 37,000. What a week! What a blessing!

Cool!

pastormatt — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:06:12 +0000

The gathering opened a thank you delivered to us by Mayor Ray Nagin. Then a letter to us from President Obama was read by Presiding Bishop Hanson thanking us for our service to this community! VERY cool! Watch the gathering online by following the instructions in the last blog.

Live Webcast at Superdome!

pastormatt — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:50:15 +0000

Live webcast of Superdome Gathering:

http://www.ELCA.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Youth-Ministry/Youth-Gathering.aspx

Last Night at the Dome

pastormatt — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:13:24 +0000

We arrived early for the last night gathering at the Superdome. It’s fascinating to watch the place fill up! Everyone is starting to slow down some, but there’s still a lot of energy. Thanks for all of your prayers and thoughts. It’s been a blessing to us and to many to be here!

Cajun Cabin

pastormatt — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:39:09 +0000

Our last evening in town involves dinner at the Cajun Cabin. We are having a challenge negotiating the menu, but it’s all good! Then on to the Superdome.

Pause

pastormatt — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:42:14 +0000

Between activities there can often be a brief pause. Our youth have been remarkable for a number of reasons. However, I have been very impressed with their ability to, not just get along, but actively engage withone another and to have fun as a group!

Learning Day

pastormatt — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:46:15 +0000

So, day one was the interaction center with FEMA trailer and house framing . . . games and other activities. Yesterday was our service day, bused out to work in the harder hit communities that still had Katrina markings on their doors from the National Guard. Today is workshops, self-guided learning and larger group activities. Good stuff!