It's been 9 years since we first presented at The Presbyterian Church of New Providence in New Providence, New Jersey and 7 years since we were there last. It was great to be back again and amazingly enough, work with the same leaders who have been at this church investing in students for decades.
This beautiful church has a rich history and has been around since the 1700's, for nearly 300 years! All the additions to such an old building over the many years made for some creative loading-in of our equipment but with help, we got the job done. Thankfully we can leave our show set up through Saturday night, March 14th when we have our next event in the same location for PCNP Junior High students!
On Thursday evening, March 12th, we joined 3-6th graders for their weekly Youth Club during "Bring a Friend" night. It was a great event with many new friends accompanying the regulars. Dustin shared a clear Gospel message and had the students who wanted to choose to follow Jesus repeat after him a prayer of commitment. It was precious to hear a chorus of voices sincerely repeating the prayer, making the best decision they will ever make, to follow Jesus! Leaders afterward told us they loved the show but hearing the kids pray to give their lives to Jesus was the highlight for them. For us, too!
One special thing we learned later was that the student Dustin randomly chose out of the crowd to jump over on his unicycle during the show, was a boy whose father is greatly suffering from a brain tumor. The leaders felt like God had picked this kid to give him an extra special smile during this extremely difficult time he is going through.
These kids are in great hands with amazing leaders at this church helping them grow and remain in their walk with God. Pray for these students with us will you? And for the boy, his dad and family. Thank you!
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