We Have Returned!
Chosen Generation Youth Group has returned from the Georgia Missions Trip! We are all tired, but very excited about the wonderful things the Lord did during the long awaited trip. We were blessed by the Southern Hospitality that everyone at Faith Worship Center in Lexington, GA showed us. The youth got to work as soon as we arrived. Some began to unload the trailer, while others sorted the donated clothes by age and gender group.
The men worked on the pavilion and the ladies brushed up on their painting inside the fellowship hall. Everyone worked as a team and the task was accomplished in record timing! We took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a Mexican restaurant owned by a brother in the church. We also participated in a community fair where the children of the church took part in.
Chosen Generation passed out flyers and witnessed to those at the fair. A Pastor from a nearby church was so impressed with the actions of our youth, that he invited them to return for a Back to School Explosion concert next year with Hook Square as their guest! We visited the Dairy Farm and were able to tour the grounds and speak to one of the families that work there. The entire process was explained as the youth listened intently and asked questions. This was certainly a memorable experience for them.
The Youth Concert!
Hook Square had its first concert in Georgia on Friday night! They rocked the house! Each person, regardless of age, enjoyed the music. The band members allowed the Spirit of the Lord to lead and in the middle of the concert, there was an altar call. Many came up and were ministered to. Ricky Jr. gave a powerful message afterwards, and again, the church body rushed to the altar for prayer. Truly, it was a site to see how our young adults were being used to minister.
The Services!
Wow! Our God is incredible! Words cannot describe the magnitude of the One we serve!! Each service was filled with the presence of the Almighty! Lives were touched and changed as people came up to the altar every night for prayer. Sunday night was especially powerful! The power of the Holy Spirit fell just like in Pentecost and our entire youth group was filled with the Spirit of God! It was a sight to see.
Revival broke out in a supernatural way as all of the voices in the sanctuary worshiped in one mind and in one accord! It was such a beautiful sound! Chosen Generation will never be the same!
Thank You!
We want to thank each and every one of you that supported this trip with your financial support, prayers, fasting and encouragement. The clothes, canned food, and gift cards were put to good use in the much needed areas of Lexington. The hand of God moved mightily! This could not have been done without you and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Combined Service This Sunday
A reminder that this coming Sunday, August 2nd is our combined service at 11:00am. Our Youth Sunday School, Ignite, and adult Sunday School, is at 10:00am.
Our journey to Georgia began at 3am. Before heading out, we prayed for traveling mercies and for God to use us as vehicles for His Glory. We started our trip sleepy and tired but in great spirit. As a matter of fact, Ernie and Ellie ate cheeseburgers for breakfast, right before heading out. Luckily, they did not regret it.
Around 10:55am we reached Georgia. Upon crossing the border, we started with the devotional for the day. Each Youth member has a day assigned to provide a devotional. The devotional was given by Ricky Jr. His devotional dealt with “Expectancy”. Everyone shared and commented on the spirit of expectation. We are believing for the Lord to do mighty things in the lives of everyone in Lexington as well as for Chosen Generation!
Around six in the evening, we went to have dinner. Tired and hungry, we could not wait any more and decided to go to Wendy’s. Afterwards, we spent the rest of the evening working on the devotionals, talking and preparing for tomorrow.
