Christ’s Church Of The Valley Camp
24 July 2008 
Just returned from camp in PA and we had another great week! All you crazy teens at CC of the Valley - you were a blast to hang with! I know Tuesday night was super intense for you, as we hit on a lot of heavy issues. I hope you have taken some time to really think about everything we discussed, and, more importantly all that God revealed to you. You know what God said to you this week and my challenge to you is to keep listening as He reveals more of Himself to you. Remember, you must take “ownership” in your relationship with Him. God wants to do more through you than you can imagine. He wants to unfold His richest blessings right before your eyes. But you must do your part and continually pursue Him by spending time in the Word and time in prayer.
I know this is a difficult time for your youth group now that Matt has left. But, don’t use that as an excuse to slack in your walk or commitment to community. God can do amazing things through your youth group to impact your church, school, family, and more with or without a youth pastor. So work to keep your community strong. Pastor Frank is there for you and MJ too. Both of these people are extremely wise. Rely on them. Rely on each other too. Encourage one another and take God at His word!
I look forward to next summer with you as we once again meet God, eat smores at the bonfire (and sacrifice a freshman boy,) hang out by the pool, and watch each other get water wedgies!
I am married to Amy. I have two daughters, Bailey and Brynnan. Though we rarely have a winning season, I am a Razorback fan. I am a pastor, author, and communicator. I love teens, ice tea, Mac, and I believe any day is a good day when it is spent on my boat.
on July 27th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Jeffrey! Great post!
We’re honored here at CCV to have made it onto your blog! In fact, while welcoming the high school students at tonight’s youth group, I took some time to read from parts of your blog, reminding the students of the challenge. Hope you don’t mind!
It was truly a pleasure to work with you and your family. We’re very grateful that you could all be with us for the very first ESCAPE 08!
Thank you for all of the career advice, too. I’m excited to see God’s latest for me. If you’re ever in need of a young female speaker, look me up!
Keep in touch,
MJ