Young Seven One Now On Tour!

Blessings all in the name of Jesus (Je-sus you know!)

What can we say??? but that we are pumped up about what God has in store for the youth of the Salinas Section. God has appointed us a full measure of new wine for such a time as this. All we have to do is give Him our new wine skins so that He can do the new thing that He wants to do in us in this year of His favor.

What do I mean by all of this? Well, Sectional Youth Ministries is going to be different than anything that you have ever seen before. We are going to be going where no Sectional youth ministry has ever gone before---to your city streets and parks and not just to wash cars, toss the hackey sack, and barbecue carne asada. We are going to where the greatest treasure of souls awaits. How are we going to do it? Our name says it all, AS ONE. What's in store for us? I'm glad I asked. This is what the Young Seven One Section Connection Tour* is all about.

Actually, we have been offering hints along the way from the start as to what God has shown us only in prayerful vision. From the outside Uth booth at Refrigerio, which attracted non-church-goers to hear our worship and Gospel Spots, to the Backyard Party, which also attracted the attention of the lovely military people of La Mesa Village, and to even this blogsite, which is on the cutting edge of a whole new era of electronic evangelism that is gaining momentum. We're doing a new thing. God is doing a new thing. And we are both doing it in perfect harmony with where the Spirit is saying to "Go!"

The Section Connection Tour offers an even better glimpse of what we'll be doing. You'll definitely get a taste for what's up ahead. You'll see aspects of the drama, music, puppet, multimedia, and evangelistic/motivational ministry that God is calling us to take to the lost who are not planning on coming to our churches anytime soon. Ok, fine, we'll take our churches to them. The tour will also offer Sister Martha, our staff and I the chance to share with you our vision and just what it means when we say "we are here to support you."

Gilroy is on fi-ya!

We kicked off the tour in Gilroy at their Monday Night youth service on March 21st. Gilroy is on fire people! We had an awesome time of fellowship, worship, ministry, and learning a key aspect of discipleship "how to be a servant."

Brother Danny demonstrates where to find the greatest leaders in the Kingdom of God, on the ground serving others and washing their feet

We challenged their youth to invite 5 unsaved friends to youth group for a special "Friend's Day" service specifically designed for them. By the way, this is what we have planned for all of your unsaved friends for August 20th here on the beautiful beaches of the Monterey Peninsula (Carmel or Monterey). We want your youth groups to grow and we are here to help you, motivate you and offer you ideas and opportunities to do just that. Where are we going to send the young people that we bring to the Lord in your city? That's right, TO YOUR YOUTH GROUP!

We are now taking applications for a Youth Revival Movement that is starting off at the "grass roots" level. Are you interested? We will not force this vision on any one, but I encourage you to jump in now before the ship takes off. Funny thing, God literally prevented Martha and I from jumping onboard another ship that would have transferred us to Chile, all within one week's time. He also said to us over and over again in a word of wisdom "You Must Stay" in my question to Him as to whether we should transfer out early. He also promised signs and wonders would follow. And then this happened, Salinas Section Youth Ministries. What does God have in store? For we know in part and we prophecy in part, but all I can tell you is that I have had to buy a whole new set of wine skins. My old ones were getting too worn and comfortable to wear.

This Tuesday Night, The Young Seven One Section Connection will be touring in Greenfield at Templo Emanuel. We can't wait to hook up with you all at T.E.! Jesus Freaks 4-eva.

*I was inspired by the Northern California and Nevada District Youth's Program that brings whole sections together called "Section Connection." What's in a name? Everything! Thank you DYD Bret Allen, you have no idea how much your online resources have sharpened me!