GCC's College Retreat 2010: Elevation

First off, I apologize for the unorganized structure of this posts, I just want to at least get all my typed out.

I don't know where to start... so much has happened in such a short time. This weekend has definitely been one of abundant blessings.

Things I Need to Work On:

- God as first priority, first love, other loves are like hate in comparison

- discipline

- meeting with God daily

While God has placed a lot of burdens on my heart in terms of ways I need to become a better disciple, He has also calmed my heart in reassuring me that I've found my church in Philadelphia. I've decided to stick with Grace Covenant Church, and for now I'll be at the University City site.

[For the audio sermons from retreat: http://uc.gracecovenant.net/multimedia/audioseries.php?series=35&year=2010]

Praises:

- GCC's sister church, Journey Church of Atlanta, (planted 5 years ago) has been growing rapidly

A Challenge for College Students:
College is such a great time and place to be doing ministry, never again will you have so much time on your hands to focus on God, nor will you have such a close community to nurture you. just the same, for non-believers it can be a great time of questioning and so colleges are such great unharvested mission fields, so spread the good news. use your college time wisely.

Prayer Requests:

- GCC's Boston church plant - spiritual, human, and financial resources; for Pastor Barry and his family and the other GCCer's, for their jobs and living situations; for a church location

- For Journey Church of Atlanta, to continue to expand and impact the surrounding community

- Accountability, fellowship, spiritual growth, commitment, and good discussion between my BMC sisters and I

The wonder of Your love

release the chains that bind us

The power of your touch

releases us to worship

Currently Listening To:

- The Wonder of Your Love, Hillsong

- You Are God Alone, Phillips, Craig and Dean

- Glory to God Forever, Fee
- Happy Day, Fee