Waz-Up?
This was the big week, Andy started his classes! One of the classes has an 1100 page read, 5 reasearch papers and 3 projects... that's just one class y'all! I hope his brain doesn't explode! Anyway so far, still smooth. Nothing crazy happening over here in "Mizoura" as some locals affectionately call home.
We have started to get involved in our church. Andy has joined the choir and we were asked to help in our sunday school class. We are the official new-people greeters. You know, helping newer people than us feel welcomed... asking them to sit with us and getting together for lunch kind of thing. It's a great way for us to start our ministry. Andy will also start teaching in the class one sunday a month. We feel so blessed and privilged to join the team.
Who's the guy in the picture? This wednesday Justin and Andy went to a youth rally were Chad Varga was the speaker. Andy heard about the rally over the radio and was shocked when he heard the name. For those who don't know, Chad and Andy went to high school and played ball together. Chad played for University of Pittsburgh and later was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks. He hurt his hand and ended up playing in Spain for a Euro league. Very cool, right? Well the best part is that he kicked it all to the curb!! Yes, and it was all for Jesus. He had just signed a $60,000 per month contract when he heard and responded to the call. He is an inspirational speaker to public schools and business' and a youth evangelist to churches. His testimony is incredible. He has written a book If You Only Knew..., it's his story. He grew up in a broken home with a drug addict mom. The craziest thing is that Andy never knew anything about it. Andy would pick him up and they would play ball all the time. He's got an amazing story that unfortunately rings true for many of our teens today. The great thing is that through all of this he found God and is now giving Him all the Glory! You can check out his ministry at www.inspirenow.com. It's time to run have to put my monkeys to bed!
posted by runner4christ at 6:31 PM
4 Comments:
Don't call those sweet little darlings monkeys! I look forward to reading your blog....sure you don't want to write daily?
Love you!
Grandma
I loved reading this new entry. That's awesome! I am glad to hear you be greeting the newcomers at church. Good looking couple!
Andy is going to be great teaching too! I am sure he'll be a great teacher!
Yes, I agree Don't call the darlings; monkeys. Pobrecitos los angelitos!
We miss you and love you,
Tu amiga
(Ya sabes quien es verdad!)
When you said Chad's name it brought back memories as he was in my class at ICBC. That is so cool and I would love to read his book. Isn't it amazing how God works and brings special people into our lives. I agree with grandma that you should write a daily blog!! Hope to hear from you guys soon. Tell Andy I said hi
Hi Amy,
Thank you so much for saying hi to Susie for me. I'm very glad to hear you are greeting the new people. You guys will be great at that. I really wanted to have someone to talk with when we became Christians. We had so many questions, we still have but I think the first months are crucial. I know you will be an encouragement for many new Christians.
Well, have a wonderful weekend.
Ady
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