WORK AND WORSHIP

On Wednesday, work continued much as it began on Tuesday. God gave a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and a cool breeze. By afternoon the son was blazing and the breeze was hot. Keeping hydrated and taking occasional cooling off breaks became important.

By 4:00 pm everyone is ready to head for the showers and getting cooled off. During the day the showers have been cleaned by the cleaning crew of volunteers from First Baptist Mary Esther and First Baptist Ft. Walton Beach.
After everyone is cleaned up and cooled off, it is time for Supper! After a long day of work it is time to replace those calories. And these guys and girls know how to do that.

After supper it is time for worship. Worship is as important a part of the daily activities as is work. On Wednesday night the theme is "Concert of Prayer.

The sanctuary was dimly lit and soft music was playing as the kids entered quietly and reverently. Their adult group leaders were already in place, and the kids went to sit with their own church group leaders. After a song seeking spiritual awakening, scripture was read about our need for prayer. The kids then divided into groups of five with an adult leader in each group. Their leader then prayed for each young person individually and personally.

After a song and scripture readings, the group watched a video presentation by four SBC missionaries. The teens gathered in groups to pray for these missionaries. Another scripture reading led to the teens gathering in groups of three to pray for each other. They were asked to pray that God would help them to be missionaries when they get back home. That God would use them to bring change to their family, friends, school and community.

 

The service ended with a song, during which many youth went to the altar for personal prayer and commitment.

  

The kids left the service as they entered, quietly and reverently. Leaving the worship service they went directly to their church group devotionals. Here they have time to reflect on the events of the day and God's lessons for their lives. 

The week of work and worship truly changes many of these teens' views of the world and their place in it. God is working in their lives in a significant way. Please pray for these young people, that God might truly change their world.