Today in youth group, I introduced the kids to this blog, asked their opinion, and invited them to become active participants. This blog is a window into our sessions and time together; and it's only fair, right and necessary to include the voices of its subjects. They had the wonderful idea to begin their involvement by introducing themselves to you below.
"My name is Berenice. I am a senior in high school. I love playing volleyball and spending time with my loved ones. I also love dancing and learning about chemistry. I'm very friendly and easy to get along with. My favorite colors are lime green and pink. My birthday is December 21st." Berenice has a gorgeous new hairstyle and wants to be a chemist.
"My name is Whitney. I am in the 12th grade. I like to hang out with friends and play fun games. I also like to text and get on the Internet. My favorite colors are purple and yellow. I love to have fun and listen to music. My birthday is also December 21st." Whitney has a gorgeous new hairstyle and will soon be going to college in Louisiana!
Berenice and Whitney are best friends and were born only a few minutes apart!
"My name is Melissa. I am in the 12th grade. I love to spend time with my son and go to church and share laughs!" Melissa has a beautiful 2-year-old, Jeovanny, and wants to be a nurse.
"My name is Monica. I am in the 10th grade. I am from Texas and love the Texas Longhorns. My favorite song is Rocketeer by Far East Movement. My favorite colors are pink, blue and purple." Monica would like to become a medical doctor/surgeon.
"My name is Miguel. I am in the 10th grade. I like to play football, listen to music, draw, and singing/rapping." Miguel is really smart and great at the board game, Taboo.
"My name is Cynthia. I am in the 9th grade. I love to smile and laugh. I'm all about having fun spending time with my friends and family. I am hyper ALL THE TIME!" Cynthia is always the life of the party!
"My name is Ana. I am in the 9th grade. My favorite color is purple! I like to laugh...and have fun! I love to play volleyball and hang out with my friends and family!!" Ana has a great smile and makes everyone around her feel happy!
"My name is Leticia, but everyone calls me 'Letty'. I am in the 9th grade. I love to spend time with my friends and family. I love to dance and have fun!" Letty is really smart and very strong. She can take on anything and anyone!
"My name is Marcos. I am in the 7th grade. I play the guard position in football. I like rap and hip-hop music. I like comedy and scary shows. I am an artist in drawing cartoons. My favorite song is Just a Dream by Nelly and Grenade by Bruno Mars. My favorite football team is the Texas Longhorns." Marcos is a very talented artist (drawing).
"My name is Jose. I am in the 7th grade. I like to play football, soccer and basketball. I like listening to rap music." Jose makes the most awesome pancakes! He should be a chef!
"My name is Tony. I am in the 7th grade. I like to play football. I am a guard. I also like to draw and chill with my friends." Tony is also a very talented artist. He can really draw!
"My name is Neida. I am in the 7th grade. I love to dance, listen to music, and help people." Neida loves English, reading, and wants to be a lawyer.
"My name is Felix. I am in the 7th grade. I like to rap, play soccer, basketball and football. I like art. When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer. I am also proud to be a Mexican." Felix is really smart and has the most awesome hair!
Thanks to all youth group members for taking the time to introduce themselves and for just being awesome!
A big welcome to Whitney, our newest member! We are so grateful to have you.
Farewell to Pedro who has moved to Texas. We will miss you!
A big big thank you to Bettye and Robert Newell for the wonderful dinner and for sharing a meal and conversation with us!
Thank you to Mary Craig for facilitating an engaging discussion on "forgiveness."
Thank you, as always, to John and Wendy Shoffner for their continuous support and transportation.
