A Blessed Time

It has been a while since I last updated, mostly due to typing tests and quizzes, volleyball (coaching, and tournament), and other causes of general busyness. It has been quite busy lately, but all has been good. God has been blessing and meeting needs.

The last half of October was BUSY with volleyball games. The varsity team participated in the KCEA (Keystone Christian Education Association) AA Volleyball Tournament. The team played exceptionally well, missing the title by one point. I was very proud of their effort. They put up with a lot throughout the season, having what amounted to a rookie coach. I had coached volleyball before, but it was years ago and the game has changed radically since I last coached VB. The girls had a new coach and a new system with little time to adjust. They really played well, especially during the tournament. The team that defeated us in the championship game had played in the finals perhaps three of the last four years, winning two of those years.

This week (Nov 15-18) I attended a Student Leadership Conference with 20 students from Emmanuel. There was a total of 120 students present at the conference. We had a tremendous week. Keven Brownfield was the preacher, while Chad Williams was the teacher. The young people from EBCA learned much and have a great desire to apply what they learn. I am looking forward to seeing the work of God in their lives in the days to come. I have attended many of these conferences over the years and I am continually reminded of the impact the preaching/teaching has. The material is regularly updated, the speakers change... the conference stays fresh and new to the students. It is a tremendous tool in young lives.

We returned to EBCA on Thursday afternoon and then 19 students from EBCA left for KCEA All-State Choir rehearsal. This is a great event that is an annual highlight for the students. Students go through an audition process and those that are accepted have the opportunity to participate in 2 concerts in the PA capitol rotunda. The sound is awesome in that setting. The choir had 170 members; they sounded wonderful.

Much more is going on, but time does not allow elaboration. Enjoy.