SPRING BREAK IN GEORGIA

We usually can't get started until after 3, when the kids get home from school, but this week we'll be able to get an earlier start, thanks to spring break. We'll get an early taste of summer.

Monday: The first day of spring break got kicked off right. I went by Hickory Grove and Oglethorpe Ridge to pick up my 3 teenage helpers and headed to Homeplace trailer park. J C met us there and we rounded up about 25 kids and had a great Bible study and game time. I did a little skateboarding before we left. I was far from good, but I didn't fall and I pulled off a couple ollies. DUDE!!! When I left, some of the teenagers asked me to pick them up for church Wednesday night... I'm there.


Tuesday: Today was a cool day. I had 7 teenagers from Hickory Grove and Oglethorpe Ridge volunteer to help. I picked them up and met J C and Kris Bruce at IHOP at 10:30. Our first stop was Hunter Hills. It took a while to round up the kids, spring break = sleeping in, but we wound up with a trailer full! I went door to door and recruited a lot of first timers. I always enjoy meeting new kids. It's great getting to know them and seeing how excited they are to see us coming.








Then we went to Hickory Grove and had our usual crowd. We had a few that weren't there today, because they moved out. We have a TON of turnover in these parks. They usually show up in one of our other parks, but sometimes we lose track of them altogether. I pray that the seeds we plant will take root. J C started an ice fight with the teens and things got exciting. We both rode this guy's bike, but it didn't have brakes (our guardian angels got to put in a little overtime today).
I had a little situation with some of the guys and girls trying to sneak off together, but I tracked them down and split them up. You should see some of the little hangout spots these teenagers have. The place I found them looked like a little corner of Hell. Their parents have absolutely no guidelines whatsoever for them. This boys room had beer bottles on the shelf, indecent music blaring, posters of naked women on the wall, etc... I was heartbroken by the filth they are surrounded by.
They say the light shines brightest in the dark. These neighborhoods are shrouded in darkness, but when the light comes on, the darkness has to flee. Please God, help us reach some of these young people for YOU!!!





Finally, we went to Arbor Mill and picked up a van load and headed to Sherwood Forest. Josh and Christina came out again and were SO much help. Josh played video games, threw ball, and hung out with the little guys while Christina showered the little girls with love and attention. They love spending time with her because she is so interested in them and their little lives. Thank you guys for all your help. I know God is going to use you both greatly! You are a blessing to Young America.









I usually go to Dalton RYDC on Tuesday nights, but I called my buddy Elbert Shaw and told him I was going to stay home and spend some time with my own kids tonight. I'm glad I did. I still believe my first ministry is to my own family. If I don't do right by them... what could I possibly offer to anyone else???
I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family!!!