Last night I spoke at our youth Christmas banquet.
They are a great bunch. 17 attended. Dressed semi-formally. OK, one or two were a little on the side of less formal.
The program was fairly informal. As some of the youth realized that the microphone was on, they began to sing – one of those favourites like “Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.” Amazing how songs of decades ago remain ni use, yet new approaches are added. Like actions and end of the line phrases (“like a light bulb”). The usual piano doodles were attempted during an intermission.
While we were singing some carols, the youth wanted to be sure to sing all the verses. I tend to underestimate them! A short story of the reason for the season was listened to without interruption. And the gift exchange was loud and noisy.
When we were done the “formal” part, the parents and teens helped to reset the auditorium.
If you are worried about the youth of today, let me tell you – they’re not all bad!!
If I have learned anything in the last years, it is that God is in control. I am not and cannot be. What a freedom to grasp that. Yes, our youth (our children) are not bad. They are God’s creation … some waiting for the unveiling and that moment of revelation. Isn’t that exciting!
Beryl