I am really feeling the "later nights" of teen week. Most of us are only averaging about 5 hours sleep because every night is a little later than junior weeks. But it's been fun and worth it :)

There has been lots of basketball and volleyball tournaments going on....it gets pretty serious!....it's fun to watch. Another thing that's different about teen week is the night of field games. We spend one evening playing soccer, football and ultimate frisbee. My hubby gets VERY into the football aspect of it.....jersey, 'facepaint', etc. Thankfully we ended with only minor injuries!

The waterfight last night was SO refreshing....it's been very warm here. Although not many kids participate (teens are too 'cool' for things like that!), it was a lot of fun. We did have one injury...another staff member fell and busted his head open....but he is fine, after a couple of staples had to be put in. He's a pretty tough guy so it didn't slow him down much!

Please pray for safety this week....teens are a lot more active so we need extra protection.

The speaker this week is AMAZING!!!! And I'm not just saying that because he is our pastor's son :) He has such a way with teens and is such an effective communicator. There are kids here that won't open up to anyone and he has managed to break down walls and get them to pour our their hearts. God is really using him in powerful ways....please pray for him as well (his name is Aaron) as he continues to share God's love with these teens. It is a heavy emotional and spiritual load and he takes the task seriously (although he is having MUCHO fun as well!!!!). God is working in the lives of many teens this week.....many have already made some kind of spiritual decision...whether it be to finally surrender their life to Christ, or to let go of some sin that has been hindering them. It has been an exhausting week, but at the same time it's been an amazing week.....worth every late night!!!

Thank you all for praying! Please continue....the week is not over yet!!!