EIGHT AND TEN
Eight years ago I walked down the aisle to marry Brent Metcalf.
I have NEVER regretted that choice.
Can I just tell you how wonderful my husband is?
While at the beach with 80 students, after one of the sessions, he surprised me with a dozen roses.
He called me up and embarrassed the crap out of me.
I even cried.
Yep.
I cried.
One of the MANY reasons I married him was his love for students, and his desire to tell them that they have hope in Christ.
I can't think of a better place to receive roses
(okay, maybe on a remote tropical island w/ just the two of us;).
For 10 years we have been at BCC.
Over 95% of the leaders that were in that room have been students in the youth ministry.
We now call them friends and fellow partners in ministry.
These students knew me before I was known as "Mommy" to two little gals.
We were available to them 24/7.
Now that we have our girls as our first priority these students are filling in the gaps along with some other INCREDIBLE leaders.
These leaders busted their rear ends and loved on students even when they were exhausted. They rarely saw each other on this trip.
The college leaders were able to experience what we felt when they were in the ministry.
They were overjoyed when their students grew, scared when they couldn't find a student, overwhelmed with the details of a trip, blown away by "teen issues", and united when Christ revealed Himself to the body.
They maybe the best collective group of leaders we have ever taken in terms of working as a team and doing relational ministry!
(and that is saying a lot!)
Sound, lighting, videos, pictures, decorating, recreation, finances, food, and counseling are just a few of the things these leaders did.
I hold high hopes for the MS/HS students that went on this trip.
I hope they grow in their faith and become a true reflection of the King.
Also, I pray they grow into students who dig into God's word and have the opportunity to lead my girls in the Truth one day.
I pray for a heritage rooted in The Word.
(We know even our best efforts are worthless.
This can't happen apart from Christ)
I am blessed to be in a marriage that is unified in purpose and that my husband is at a church that allows Him to practice Incarnational Ministry.
Happy Anniversary Honey!
10 years of Student Ministry
AND
most importantly....
8 YEARS OF LIVING WITH MY BEST FRIEND!
4 comments:
Holy cow...
I must have something in my eye.
Do you know that you guys provide an example to people who are NOT students. Thank you for showing us older folks what it means to be in a relationship that honors God and your spouse.
I hope I can find a partner/best friend one day like you guys have!
this is so great! i didn't know you have a blog but i am so excited to be following you now! you guys are such a great fam. love this post a ton. i remember when i stayed in your room amanda when i was visiting the school back oh...what 9 years ago? 10? wow we are getting old! haha! anyways...i thought then (and still do now) how great both of you are together. congrats on your happy anniversary!
Thank you guys!
That means a lot!
He really is a man of great character and teaches me a lot!
Joshua, it will happen and knock you off of your feet!
WOW that brought a tear to my eye. You guys are awesome and the ministry you have led is amazing and I am so glad to have Henry as a part of it and look forward to my other 2 being a part of it as well. God is awesome is continues to use BCC to show his light and power to the youth of Brevard. Congratulations on your anniversary of 0 years and may u have many more.
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