Impact 2011: Hooked

The theme of Impact this year took the story of Peter Pan and called us to grow up and let go of things that are holding us back from God. It was an incredible week and a half of encountering God. Along with beautiful reunions with friends, we bonded together through sharing our struggles. I want to give a special shoutout to University Church of Christ out of Tuscaloosa, who meant so much to our group. As well as Ocean Springs Church of Christ out of Mississippi. It was a time of friendship, hilarity, and above all else God. We learned to fight against the strongholds Satan so often gets on us and get HOOKED on our Savior.

Junior Week: We had Sarah Emrey, Elizabeth Willmore, Jacob Gambrell, Hank Warren, Seth Caudle, and Alex Butcher. These brothers and sisters amazed me! Their realness during the short time they were here was incredible. We learned so much about the hooks that Satan sticks into us. We have to search ourselves and remove what Satan is trying so much to accomplish in our lives. I would not trade the last night for anything, getting to hear them open up - face fears - empathize with one another - and dedicate their lives. They truly care about one another. Praying over them was so humbling. I learned so much from them! The leadership in this group is so exciting to me! We also had plenty of fun and created some quality friendships. My other group was from Northeast Church of Christ. These girls had such a unique bond. They are growing so much and I pray that they keep growing in the Lord the way that they are!

You are stronger, You are stronger. Sin is broken, You have saved me. It is written, Christ is risen. Jesus, You are Lord of all

Senior Week: Consisted of Esther Davenport, Alexandra Whittington, Jace Phillips, Andy Floyd, Cameron Pope, Ben Lynn, Tyler Rhodes, and a little bit of Matt Hogan. Again, we had our devos with University and Ocean Springs. And yet again, we bonded so closely with them. We played games together, opened up to one another, and sang songs together. Honey if you love me - Give me a smile, may have been the crowd favorite. We definitely saw some people's true colors, haha. We talked repeatedly about experiencing Heaven on earth. "Your Kingdom Come, Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven". Heaven is not something we are just waiting for, it is something that we should bring into our daily lives. We need to GROW UP and begin to live the life that God desires. To my girls from Newnan - Hailey, Alyssa, and Lorine - I love yall. I am so blessed that I got yall for a group. I enjoyed quiet time so much and hope that each of you will continue to make that time a priority.

You alone can rescue, You alone can save. You alone can lift us from the grave. You came down to Find us. Led us out of death. To You alone belongs the highest place

Thank you so much to everyone who shared! Your courage was truly a blessing. Know that Josh, Andrew, and I are always here for you and love you!

"At the cross I bow my knee, where Your blood was shed for me. There's no greater love than this. You have overcome the grave, Your glory fills the highest place. What can separate me now?"

Long Live the INTERLUDE!