Just a look at what has been going on...

Since my last ministry update many things have changed.

In July 09, I started working at The Ox Sports Bar and Grill as a server. I work mostly all day shifts and because of that I have been able to form relationships with many of my co workers. It has been something totally new and I've had more opportunities to speak to them about God than I can count.

D.I.G. is still going strong, we are currently studying the book of James. The group outgrew the home we were meeting in last year so we split into two small groups instead. SGBC ladies are now meeting on a different day and I believe they are studying Isaiah.

On Fire For Christ youth group started up again in December 09. We are meeting on Sunday nights which makes for around 3 meetings a month. So far though, we have only had about 3 meetings because of Christmas, New Years, Sickness, Vacations, and Music Night. I am thankful for the kids that show interest in coming and that want the youth group to continue. I am doing my best to rely on God's strength instead of my own in teaching them. I am learning that flexibility is vital in this ministry because no matter how well planned the activity or lesson, anything can happen! Please pray that more kids would show an interest and would start to attend. Also pray for the salvation of the youth in our church.

Our camp committee is meeting once a month to make preparations for the coming SGBA summer camp. It will be under new leadership this year and there is so much to do before the week arrives. Along with a new director, we will have a new craft station director (my creative and fun mother), and a new activities director (my crazy, high energy brother). I'm really looking forward to the positive changes that are being discussed in our meetings. Our theme for camp this year is: 1+1+1=Done Discovering the Formula to the Salvation Equation. We decided as a group that we really wanted to go back to the basics with the messages this year, so along with the messages in chapel, all the cabin devotions will be taken from John Piper's book "Fifty Reasons Jesus Came to Die". Please pray for us as we plan and greatly anticipate camp on July 26-31.

Ladies Retreat is quickly approaching in two weeks. Heather and I have been asked to prepare special music for the event. Please pray for us as we consider what God would have us share with the ladies.

I'm getting really excited about Spring being here in Michigan. While everything is a muddy mess, we are actually going outside without 5 layers, scarves, mittens, and boots! I went for a nice long walk this morning and loved it. :)

Thank you for all your prayers!
I'll try my best to make the posts a little more frequent...

-AmandaMarie