Today, we have a relaxed morning and get on Amtrak at 1:30PM.Pray• That the day would truly be relaxing for our youth.• That relationships would stay strong on the very long train ride back.• That Jes...  Read More

Today, we will have the opportunity to worship, take a swamp tour and get beignets.Pray• For our leaders to have discernment regarding our attendance at the worship.• That our youth would be open to t...  Read More

Today, is likely a solid mix of spiritual strength/energy clashing with physical tirednessand weariness. It is the last day of the full gathering experience.Pray• That youth would have boldness and co...  Read More

Today, youth are likely feeling more confident about how things “work” at thegathering. They have also started to form some good relationships. A bit of tirednesstends to set in during late afternoon....  Read More

Today, we start a “rhythm.” We repeat this rhythm on Monday and Tuesday. Youth willattend three breakout sessions and a large group Bible study.Pray• For wisdom and discernment for each youth as they ...  Read More

Today, we arrive in New Orleans AND actually begin the gathering.Pray• That the train would arrive a bit early so that we have plenty of time to register andget settled into hotel.• We would have disc...  Read More

Tonight we leave Columbia, drive to Centralia, Ill. and then get on Amtrak.Pray for:• Safe travels. We pray for safety not just of body, but also of heart and mind. Satanwould love to attack before we...  Read More

Next Friday, July 18th, 12 youth and 4 adults from Alive In Christ will be traveling to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering (NYG). They will join with thousands of youth and adults from other...  Read More

A New ThingIsaiah 43:19 “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert”If you’re reading this on New Years ...  Read More

What The Gift BringsRevelation 5:6-10 “And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eye...  Read More

The Gift of LoveJohn 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the worl...  Read More

The Prophetess AnnaLuke 2:36-38 “And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she wa...  Read More