Confirmation Weekend (days away)

Confirmation Sunday is almost here! Whew- we made it. Only two more interviews to go, certificates to sign, gifts to wrap, and worship to prepare for ,and then the moment has arrived when nineteen new disciples of Jesus will publicly (for the first time ever) declare their allegiance to an invisible kingdom and a crucified, but risen Lord.

I can feel the excitement brewing. Glory bumps bubble on my skin in anticipation of a cold creek waters on Saturday evening. Anyone have a super-soaker water gun handy?!

Calvary can be proud of these newest disciples: they are smart, funny, kind, generous, silly, athletic, musical, and loving! We know the truth about them as well- they are all sinners in need of grace. They were made good but they often choose bad. And these young people know what repent means. Not just the word, but what it is about in their own lives at 12 and 13 because the 6^th grade is a tough world to live in and survive. These young people made it through the 6^th grade and we need to applaud their willingness to stand before a congregation of (mostly) adults and dare to declare Jesus as their friend.

When these young people rise to their feet on Sunday to answer to their faith in Jesus- I dare you to rise up and again claim Christ as your Lord, Leader, Savior and Redeemer.

See you in the ‘daring’ room this weekend!