TeenPact Ohio I 2012

Don't we look sharp?

Awesome Staff Guys!!! Johnny, James, and Garrett

"Look Serious"

Left to Right/  Johnny, James, Anna, Jenn, Joy, Sophia, Kayla, Garrett, Mr. Goode

Awesome Staff Girls!!!  Left to Right/ Kayla, Joy, Sophia, Anna, and Jenn

So two weeks ago It was finally time to staff TeenPact Ohio I!!!!  Yes, I was SUPER excited.   It was an amazing week!  We had the opportunity to serve 23 amazing students, and hopefully, impact their lives for the glory of God.  TeenPact is incredible. You have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn how state government works, what our role is as Christians and citizens, as well as the life changing opportunity of being brought out of your comfort zone and growing closer to God. This last thing is what I like best about TeenPact.
     TeenPact completely forces you out of your comfort zone.  period dot.  As a first-time students two years ago, this was totally frightening to me.  I really loved my comfort (selfish) bubble.  TeenPact made me break through that bubble, and once I had, my life completely changed.  When I stopped focusing on me and what I was comfortable or uncomfortable with, I was able to focus on what God wanted me to focus on.
     The amazing staff at my first TeenPact class were probably the one thing that helped me most in getting outside of my little bubble.  They encouraged me, prayed for me, and helped me in all sorts of ways during that brief four day class.  In short, they impacted my life. 
     This is the reason why I wanted to come back, two years later, and staff a TeenPact class.  I really wanted the opportunity to impact people's lives just like God had used the staff at my class to impact me.  In his gracious will, God gave me, and the other wonderful members of my staff team, that same opportunity.  It was truly a humbling experience.  We were really shown how we must trust God completely with every detail...no matter how small,  rely fully on his grace to give us the strength necessary, and His Spirit to be with us as we ministered to the students.  He is so good and his grace is truly enough for us!

So go check out TeenPact at www.TeenPact.com   And it will truly change your life!


Soli Deo Gloria!

-Kayla

P.S.  Check out the super awesome pictures, compliments of Jenn Geiger of Unoriginal Originality !!!!!