What do you do?

What do you do when 8 young women show up filled with energy, chatter, are very hungry and don’t want to leave? Let them in and enjoy the time. My small group started officially tonight and they are going to be a handful, a blessing but a handful. They love to talk - often all at once and in English and Latvian together. They love to eat – whatever I put out is gone when they are. They love Jesus – that’s the blessing of being with them. We are studying “Witnessing 101” and already have a list of several family members and friends who need to hear about Jesus. It’s so exciting to think about what God is going to do through these girls, as they learn more about sharing their faith and we pray together weekly for specific people. The corps is doing once a month outreach Sundays and that fits perfectly with our study. There is something specific to invite their ‘lost’ ones to. I’m thinking about having a pizza party after church on one of those Sundays which they can bring their guests to, too. I think you will often read about this group and I would be grateful for your prayer support. I’m including pictures of some of them from last week’s girls’ night. Still trying to find a good name for us, any suggestions are welcome.

Kristin Caddy just told me about the Xanga blogsite for The Salvation Army at home. I checked out lots of the bloggers and was overwhelmed by their unashamed passion for Jesus. They are mostly young people and I’m not sure the older generation realizes the powerful movement that is happening among the youth in the Army. If anyone feels hopeless about the future of the Church and specifically, The Salvation Army, talk to a teen or college student. I’m sure they can tell you about all the amazing things happening among them. No, they aren’t perfect and beware, they will want to change things. The Army will not look the same when they are in charge. But, they are committed to who we are at our Roots and who we are supposed to be as part of the Kingdom on earth. They are excited about being Christians and believe it or not, about being Salvationists. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Currently reading: Red Moon Rising, the Story of 24-7 Prayer. I’m reading it because the Army in Latvia is known for our powerful prayer life. We have our regional mission and prayer conference at the end of October and so, this is my personal preparation for that event. I expect you will be reading lots of quotes in the next few weeks. Here are a few: We need an army to arise because the poor and the oppressed are crying out to God for urgent intercession and some ray of hope.
There is no other place where the heart should be so free as before the mercy seat.
He loves us too much and has called us to too much to allow us to settle for less than full spiritual health.