So here we are in August….so crazy! Time has gone by so incredibly fast! The first weekend in August was my bridal shower and bachelorette party. Everyone has asked why I didn’t my bachelorette party so far away from the wedding, but it just made since to me to do it the same day that everyone who was here from out of town didn’t have to come back a second time. My shower was held at Fricono’s Pizza! We had great food! I couldn’t believe my eyes with all of the gifts I received! Such a blessing! I had fun opening listening to my friends and family comment on the gifts. One very cool gift I received was all of my dad's recipes! That was a cool addition to all of the recipes I got!
Following that week was Unity. It was amazing! I wasn’t super excited for anyone coming expect David Crowder. BUT…what I was excited for was the amazing worship time we would have that weekend with all the artists that were coming. Another thing that I was totally stoked about was that MAM (morning after ministries) was coming. I made very good friends with them last year and was so excited to know they were coming back! MAM is founded by the beautiful Christy Brooks. They talk about dangerous habits that we fall into…..eating disorders, self harm, addiction, and sex. They share educational packets, with information to resources that you can go to for help. But, one of the coolest things they do is build relationships, listen and pray for people who come up and share with them. I was so blessed to be a part of that for most of the weekend. It was awesome to share my story of abuse, assault, and destructive to behavior, and how Jesus saved my life. I know my worth is not in what I look like; it’s not in what society says that I should like….my worth is in Jesus Christ who died on the cross for ME! And the totally amazing thing is…..Jesus died on the cross for YOU too! He wants to be the focus of your life, not what you or society thinks you should look like. You are made beautiful in Christ! Take a look at this documentary that is made by MAM (http://www.morningafterministries.com/documentary/) . It features a 16 year, the beautiful and lovely Jenna who I spent time with at Unity this year, and a 21 year old. It talks honestly about their struggles in life, and how God changed that. They are just a group of amazing people and I’m so blessed to know them and call them friends! God was really working through us this summer! On Saturday morning we headed to the beach. It was so peaceful when we go there. The water was still there weren't many people there. We sat and did devotions and it was amazingly peaceful. I was so thankful to spend that time with them! A while later Niki Jimmy and the kiddos came down to play. Great way to start our last day off!
This past weekend we had a lock with the youth group at church. It was awesome! I had 19 students there. We played games, experience prayer stations, at pizza in the late night and went to church on Sunday morning! It was a lot of fun!
Following that week was Unity. It was amazing! I wasn’t super excited for anyone coming expect David Crowder. BUT…what I was excited for was the amazing worship time we would have that weekend with all the artists that were coming. Another thing that I was totally stoked about was that MAM (morning after ministries) was coming. I made very good friends with them last year and was so excited to know they were coming back! MAM is founded by the beautiful Christy Brooks. They talk about dangerous habits that we fall into…..eating disorders, self harm, addiction, and sex. They share educational packets, with information to resources that you can go to for help. But, one of the coolest things they do is build relationships, listen and pray for people who come up and share with them. I was so blessed to be a part of that for most of the weekend. It was awesome to share my story of abuse, assault, and destructive to behavior, and how Jesus saved my life. I know my worth is not in what I look like; it’s not in what society says that I should like….my worth is in Jesus Christ who died on the cross for ME! And the totally amazing thing is…..Jesus died on the cross for YOU too! He wants to be the focus of your life, not what you or society thinks you should look like. You are made beautiful in Christ! Take a look at this documentary that is made by MAM (http://www.morningafterministries.com/documentary/) . It features a 16 year, the beautiful and lovely Jenna who I spent time with at Unity this year, and a 21 year old. It talks honestly about their struggles in life, and how God changed that. They are just a group of amazing people and I’m so blessed to know them and call them friends! God was really working through us this summer! On Saturday morning we headed to the beach. It was so peaceful when we go there. The water was still there weren't many people there. We sat and did devotions and it was amazingly peaceful. I was so thankful to spend that time with them! A while later Niki Jimmy and the kiddos came down to play. Great way to start our last day off!
This past weekend we had a lock with the youth group at church. It was awesome! I had 19 students there. We played games, experience prayer stations, at pizza in the late night and went to church on Sunday morning! It was a lot of fun!
