A few times over the past few years, I've had the privilege of hanging out with former members of the youth ministries I've served. It is always a fun experience. Sometimes it has been as a "guest" of the former youth ministry (like when Missy and I went with the Chapelwood crew to Medieval Times a couple years back), allowing us to simply "be" there and hang out (and not feel "responsible" so much for the group), and at other times, it has been almost more as "friends" (like, when they are in-or even out- of college). Either way, it is a blessing to see them all growing up, and seeing them, sharing old stories, and even occasionally hearing them tell about how something I said or did during my tenure as their youth minister helped their faith is a huge joy.
Well, tonight, we get the honor of joining four former youth from my houston days (2001-2004) at a Texas Rangers game: Jason howeth, Josh hall, Kyle Guest, and Gray Jodon. They are wrapping up a total "guys dream road trip" where they've driven all over the easter part of our country going to baseball games (check out www.eastcoastbaseballroadtrip.blogspot.com and www.eastcoastbaseballroadtrip2008.blogspot.com). Josh and Jason are full-on college vets, and Kyle/Gray are about to start. Missy and Jax are going too, so it will be a fun night all-around (and Jax's first MLB game!).
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