Originally published in the May 22, 2008 issue of The Evangel.
by Josh Crosby Minister to Students
We are about to embark on a trip that will be outside our comfort zone. We will be sharing the love of Christ in Juvenile Detention Centers through word, drama, and of course, music. Yes, we are doing a wide variety of stuff on our Choir Tour/Mission Trip, but this venue is one that might overshadow any other experience we have on this trip. Chances are the teenagers in these centers don't know God's love. Their backgrounds are very different from ours. They might feel hurt, abandoned, and empty inside. Please join me in praying for our youth to really shine God's light for all the hurting to see. I pray that our youth group might experience the love of Christ in a whole new way. I pray that we unite in our mission to Make A Joyful Noise, because we serve a God of incredible influence. God is good. He loves us unconditionally and is trustworthy. With God's help, I pray that we are a youth of influence, who display these godly attributes to the people we come in contact with in Charleston, West Virginia. Please join me with your prayers. Thank you, First Baptist Nashville!
