About a week and a half ago I got together with a small group of the young people I used to serve during the five years I was youth pastor at Waringstown Presbyterian Church. It was an informal gathering. We met at my house so Christy and Neve could catch up a bit and looked at old pictures of years gone by. They all looked soooo young when we first arrived in '99 (that's because they were!). We then headed out to the Odyssey in Belfast for some pizza at the Hut. The night ended at one of the young peoples'' homes where we all played a heated game of Monopoly! What a wonderful time to reconnect with some of the young people I invested my life in and I love so much. Thank you for enduring friendships Lord!
For the last two years I have had the privilege of getting to know a man called Michael Guido. 'Guido' as he's better known, has been a friend to those in the Arts & Entertainment industry for over 20+ years. He's a pastor of sorts and a spiritual companion. Guido is a pioneer in the 'road pastor' tradition - supporting groups like Jars of Clay , dc Talk , POD , Michael W. Smith , Switchfoot and others. He, his wife Celeste and indeed his entire family have given so much for the calling on their lives to support, challenge and encourage artists and their families in their relationship with Christ. Please pray for the Guidos if you're the praying type. Pray for protection, financial support, joy and an overriding sense of God's clear calling on their ministry - PR Ministries . The PR stands for 'Persuing Relationships'. Every time we speak, Guido challenges me with his intense love for God and his knowledge of the Scriptures. H
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