Change is what life is about.  Change is certainly what I-Crave has been about during the past year.  Brian Condra’s departure followed by Lyle and Lisa Juhnke’s decision to step down as primary youth sponsors, left a hole that was hard to fill.  After a transition time with Pastor Hubers and then Ian and Michelle Johnson, the mantle of leadership has now passed on to Dallas Christian College students, Deedra Seekatz and Abby Johnson for the Middle School youth and Collin County Community College student, Taylor Tate, for the high schoolers.  Deedra also serves as the designated leader of the group.  Meanwhile Eric Devonport and Todd Schmidt have stepped into the gap left by the Juhnke’s retirement.

With a change in leadership comes new surprises and directions.  While the two groups – Middle School and High School – meet together for games (which these days includes games on a new air hockey table and Wii) at the beginning of the Outlet sessions, they break into two groups for the more serious stuff.  They also go on outings, (or, in the case of last month, “in-ings” with a Friday night “lock in.”) once a month to blow off steam and have some good fellowship time.  Right now they are also looking forward to a summer camp which sounds like loads of fun and a great opportunity for growth in many different ways.

If your son/daughter hasn't been for awhile, please encourage them to come. Or if you are a youth type person yourself, come!  Or if you know of teens that are looking to be part of a group that has a great time together under the leadership of an enthusiastic and energetic youth leadership team, invite them.  Great things are happening here!

As for what’s coming next, the most exciting news is the formation of a Youth Director Dream Team to discuss the possibility of bringing in a full time youth director to take I-Crave to the next level.  Your prayers for this team as they look at all the ramifications of what it means to take this step of faith, are much appreciated.  Watch this space for developments.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!