Senior Sunday

Senior Sunday is probably one of my favorite days of the year. It's bittersweet, as I always completely lose it in tears while celebrating my seniors. For this group, I've been with them for 7 years. The first time I met many of these students they were 6th graders. For some of them I've known them for less time, but it doesn't change the relationship that I've built with them. It's bittersweet because I am so excited about who they have become and what God is going to do in the next chapter of their story. But, I am sad to watch them move on. I will miss our small group and the great discussions we have that challenge me as much as I think I'm challenging them. I will miss seeing them on Sunday morning with sleepy eyes, but a willingness to engage in whatever we are doing. I will miss the mission trips, ski trips, and Reds games. But more than all of that, I will miss their smiles, their never-say-die attitudes, and their love. They have loved God well, and loved each other even better. I know that He has huge plans for each member of this class. I'm excited to see how that all plays out as they head to colleges like Ohio State, Lee University, Alabama, Notre Dame, Tulane, the Naval Academy, Indiana, Ohio University, and Boston University. (I know, I have a smart bunch, don't I?)
Please join with me in praying for this group of students as they attempt to take their faith out into the world!!