Re: Re:Center

Hello, friends! 

Happy Tuesday to you all.  I hope you are enjoying the weather wherever you are.  It is all kinds of cold here in the great state of Missouri but that doesn't stop us from having a great time! 

Thank you all so much for your prayers for Re:Center.  It was an absolutely fabulous time and the Spirit definitely moved.  Here are a few stats:

- 30 students in attendance (21 gals, 9 guys)
- 12 international students
- 5 student leaders who led family group leaders for the first time
- 2 students who decided to give their lives to Jesus for the first time!

That doesn't even put a handle on all the great conversations, the fun, the music played, and the ways that the Spirit moved.  I am so thankful for a number of Re:Center things, including:

- Not having to do so much!  =0).  Putting on a retreat is a lot of work!  There is worship, teaching, food, rec, and a whole host of details that can get lost in the shuffle.  Thankfully, I had a great team of volunteers who were instrumental in putting on Re:Center.  Andrew led worship, Charis took care of the morning reflection and family group guides, and Barbara led our bible study.  I was the MC and took care of food. 

- Seeing leaders grow!  I talked to a few of our veteran ACF leaders and they all said the same thing.  It was a little weird but ultimately very refreshing to not have to do anything for Re:Center.  The folk who led family groups this time were rookies but they did an excellent job and began stepping into their own in terms of leading.  It was so cool to see. 

Again, I can't thank you enough for all your prayers.  In case you want a few more reasons to pray, here they are! 

- Classes started yesterday for Mizzou and UMSL, meaning all 5 of the campuses where Meg and I work are now in school mode.  Please pray for students as they prepare to take on another semester. 
- With the beginning of the semester comes a new batch of New Student Outreach events, especially for UMSL.  Please pray for Meg and the UMSL students as they invite, gather, and build relationships with new students.  Also pray for new connections to our groups. 
- Also with the beginning of the semester comes me returning to traveling back and forth between Columbia and Saint Louis.  Please pray for journey's mercies as well as a continued strengthening of Meg and my marriage. 

Have an excellent day! 

~Adam