Well I hit a wrong button so there is an empty post entitled JDC "kids".....but here goes.
Thursday night (2/12/09) was another blessing for us. We gave the message of Abraham being asked of God to sacrifice his son Isaac. At the invitation a young man hestitantly raised his hand. After the cookies and "yak" time we reminded him that he should stay and he said "yes, I'm going to stay". PLEASE pray for this young man. He said he didn't know right from wrong - good from bad and he didn't know if it was wrong to hurt himself. (I asked if he meant like to commit suicide and he said--yes). He also said he figured he would spend the rest of his life in prison. (We are wondering if these are things others have told him....) We are afraid that this young man is a result of being carried in the womb while his mother drank and drank........ I can hardly write this without tears in my eyes. After he had prayed the sinners prayer outloud...he let out a big sigh and said "feels good". We talked for some time.....shared Jeremiah 29:11 with him.....assured him of God's love...... We visited him again on Sunday. He had been reading the Bible --- hadn't gotten real far, but that's OK.
We shared Matthew 7:24-27 with all of the kids-----we got to see about 6 kids Sunday (one at a time). Would you believe I even sang part of the song......"The wise man built his house upon the rock......" We all got a good laugh :-) Anyway --- that passage is such a good picture of building your life on Christ and standing firm or building it on the things of the world and letting your life fall flat.
Several of the kids were going to be transported in the afternoon to the Treatment Center (for Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse) in Rosebud. They will have more freedom --- no locked doors. But they all know that if they were to try to "run" they will just hurt themselves. One gal was not looking forward to it because she didn't get along very well with the other girls.....didn't really like their personalities. And she would have to room with one or more of them. You may also lift that up in prayer.
We are so glad that we will be able to go to the Treatment Center. We have to confirm with the director -- but hope to go on Tuesday evenings if that works out. There are a couple of boys going that we haven't really touched base with but they have been coming to the meeting on Thursdays so will know us - otherwise I think we will know all of the kids there.
Robert received his first Crossroads Bible Institute lesson and he said it was going good. Pray for him also - that he remains committed to these lessons.
Well --- the sun is shining --- cold out --- but I think I will take a walk. Had company (cousin from Montana) and we ate way too much!! Need some exercise!!
Love and thanks to all!!
Gary and Barb
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Your work at the JDC could be full time in an of itself it seems. What incredible needs there are and what love needs to be shown so there can be a release of sin and guilt. Perhaps nothing in your life has prepared you for some of these experiences, but know that each connection matters and every walk across the room you make can be a connection with someone who really needs it. Stay strong be of good cheer and know that God's Spirit goes with you. Blessings for your week.
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