“Giving Time to Serve”
The 2009 ELCA Youth Gathering has been the highlight of my summer. This experience has definitely had a positive influence on the youth and the people of New Orleans. There was so much to take away from the experience, but I have learned an important lesson. Through powerful speakers and seeing the poverty and depression of the people I have learned that time is the most necessary resource that needs to be used to help. All people that are able need to give some of their time back to their communities. Those that are blessed need to show people the golden brick road that everyone can follow. The superdome had been a sign of despair and chaos [after Hurricane Katrina], however the youth were able to light up the dome and transform it into a powerful place of scripture. Everyday during this experience had some type of fun or exiting event. The best in my opinion were the worship services, the site seeing, the culture, and the people… or everything. I would like to especially thank every speaker, Bishop Mark Henson , [friend and Grace Lutheran-River Forest member] Mark Carioscio, and a shout out to [Christian band] Skillet [who played as part of the worship service Friday night]. Rock on!!!! The gathering has changed my lifestyle and I will be more involved within my community. To end a quote from Batman, “the night is darkest just before the dawn, and I promise you, the dawn is coming.” This quote represents the future of New Orleans.
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