Another uplifting evening. We met up with Pastor Brothers this evening and he brought us to his church. It is a small church of about 80 people who meet in a small space rented in an office park. Their original building was destroyed by a hurricane about 5 years ago. We were provided with a spaghetti dinner followed by a youth worship service. Only a few were in attendance, but they seemed engaged and interested. Pastor Bill believes that "the best way to grow a church is through the young adults and youth" and he is working to grow the youth attendance of his congregation.

We opened with some music provided by the church band. Youth themselves. After that, Abby, Eleanor and Alison all shared their stories of faith. Abby and Alison revamped their stories and shared of how they came to Gordon and what the Lord has done in their lives. Eleanor was led to speak from Isaiah 43:14-28 and shared her faith in such a beautiful way. Her genuine love for the Lord and passion to serve led to her prayinig with one of those in attendance. It was wonderful. After each of them shared, Pastor Bill asked some questions as well as some of the youth. Then Pastor Bill shared from John 15:1-5. He talked of how we are all being pruned by the Lord so that we can grow and multiply. He commended the girls for taking their break to serve and for staying true to who they are. He spoke of how through struggle we are more able to grow and give to others. It is so enjoyable to see the stages of growth and life that each of us goes through and how that pays out in each of our lives.

After we left we took a ride down Vero Beach and took a walk on the boardwalk. We also went for a walk on the beach and just had a fun time talking and hanging out. We then went to the Wendy's drive-through for Frosties. Despite everyone being tired/exhausted, the energy to enjoy each other and laugh has not subsided. I am so full of joy and I am so blessed to work with such great women of God.