Getting to know them

Matthew started work on Monday and as of now we're planning on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule at the church. (the job description is only paying for 20 hours but the work requires more then can be done in 20 hours and God has always provided what we need, so we're confident that with Matthew doing other work on Tues, Thurs, Sat things will work out!) The week started off with having to make decisions for summer camp and cleaning and organizing his office! Tonight we had our first Wednesday night and had no idea what to expect since there hasn't been anything for the youth on Wednesday's for some time. It was very informal "get-to-know" each other session and we had 15 kids come so that was great and more then we expected. They are such an awesome group of teens who are really searching and we desire so much to connect with them. They were very outgoing tonight and seem to all "mesh" very well with one another, so that's an incredible starting point. Right now is go time for trying to make mid-week connections and really start developing something for the kids. Even the simple things such as coffee, drinks, snacks and structure are lacking so it's like starting with a clean slate. Please continue to pray for us as the next few weeks will be critical in starting this ministry off on the right foot. Pray specifically as we're seeking God's plan for structuring the youth activities and as we find a balance between Matthew's 20hrs at the church, his work elsewhere and our family time!