So this morning I am watching the video from the ELCA youth gathering last night. (I won't lie, I really wanted to watch the Project Runway season premiere.) One of the speakers is name Valarie, and she is telling her story about YAGM! She describes tough decision she had to make whether to serve in South Africa or listen to the requests of her parents to stay stateside, concluding that, "I could not say no to God." She also shares how her perspective changed during her time abroad. I am loving listening to her tell her story.
But this is what my mind is thinking: 33,000 youth are listening to her life changing experience. This is planting the seed of service in their minds. Some of them will go abroad with the ELCA-GMU. And how are we going to take care of them when they get home?
OMG! I just discovered Sophia's Blog and now I find yours! Great day for me finding sister's blogs!!
ReplyDeleteI should check out the videos of the youth gathering. I am bummed I couldn't go this year. Thanks for reminding me.
I did, however, watch the PR season premiere, and I think it's going to be an interesting season. Let me know what you think!!
Claire
I'm really loving the youth gathering videos. Some of the speakers have been amazing! And as far as PR goes, I would love to have that rose top by Ven. It was beautiful!
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