hit or miss

so i have been rather hit or miss with this blog over the summer. while i set out to write twice a week it seems that my plans have become every other week. whatever, nothings ritual and while my blog may not be at the top of anyone's roll, its what i have needed.

today is my last monday in here in muscle shoals, alabama. God has really worked in amazing ways this summer. i count it an honor to have been apart of what he has done through this ministry and look forward to great things ahead. with that said i am ready to come home to atlanta. i am ready to finish school, and i am ready to get back into my normal routine. while this summer has been a lot of work, it was also a God given break from our crazy fast-paced schedule we call our life. for this, i am thankful. while i am ready to come home, i woke up said this morning. last night i dreamed about our last day here and it was so hard to say goodbye. i hope that when the day comes we have the strength and the grace to depart with smiling faces and happy hearts.

RECAP:
last night we watched the last part of "hope for when life hurts the most" by louie giglio. the second part went over much better as the kids really grasped the message. i even worked in the the famous quote from the movie forest gump "
shit happens."

not quite sure what were going to do this wednesday night. we have watched nooma 1-5 and think about doing something different. i might show the bullhorn nooma...any ideas?

friday night is going to be awesome. local musician shane baker (www.myspace.com/shanebakermusic) and his band are coming for a back to school concert/worship event. were showing the francis chan "just stop and think" video which should be perfect for the night. we have encouraged kids to invite 10 people and to bring at least 1. please pray that this is a success and that lives are changed.

saturday night is our goodbye party...

sunday night is our last night is alabama. i am speaking on reaching for the stars and fulfilling all of your wildest dreams. we're also using a canvas for some artistis expression time. shane baker will be back to lead worship.

please pray for us as this is our last week and want to go out it a bang. pray that God uses us to rock this town for his glory. also, pray for our future after muscle shoals. if you know us and know our situation, you know what i mean.

by grace,

alex