FCA at the house!

last Wednesday night we had the Jenks High School FCA at the house...Quincy is an officer in FCA and had asked if she could have FCA at the house, they have a gathering every week during the school year...of course she said, they would be outside and would only need to come inside to use the restroom...no problem, just no horseplay and you cannot be throwing people in the pool, do not put the trampoline by the pool and try to, well you know plus do not try to get 38 people in the hot tub...anyway, we have been out on Wednesday nights and by chance a few times in the last few years have driven by the location where FCA is held and the cars are parked for several blocks...anyway, we were expecting 75 to 100 high school students...then what happens it rains...Dad, "is it okay if we have it inside." "what?" "there won't be that many kids there." "okay, I guess"...if you have been to our neighborhood you know the streets are pretty narrow and you cannot park on both sides of the street or you run the risk of someone hitting your vehicle trying to navigate through and there is certainly no way that an emergency vehicle could get through...Wednesday night is here, where do I find myself?...outside in the drizzle, directing traffic... "you cannot park there, everybody has to park on this side" "straight in there please" when I said this, what did I hear? "yes sir" "thank you" "not a problem" got everybody parked then I headed toward the house...walked in the door, what did I see? shoes and more shoes as you see in the picture...what did I hear, approximately 80 students in our living room and kitchen sitting then standing shoulder to shoulder (picture to the left) with very little room to move...they had moved a couple of pieces of furniture out...as they stood I heard a mix of voices singing praise songs that literally almost brought me to tears...I was touched and blessed!...one of those WOW moments, it was sweet...then Andrew Money from Tulsa K-Life shared for about 15 minutes encouraging these 15 to 18 year olds to fall in love with Jesus...they were quiet and attentive...good times...I did not hear any complaining, negative comments, or any foul language...as they left, they thanked us and were very polite...I saw a group of students that as a bystander I was proud of, as a parent I glowed, and as a believer they touched my heart...thanks Jenks FCA students, you blessed my wife and I..we are proud that Quincy is involved with FCA, surrounded by many who will grow to be great leaders of tomorrow...Jenks FCA..you are welcome back to our home anytime, and yes, you can come inside...we already knew it as many of these kids and others have always been welcome in our home...but Jenks High School has halls full of great students....parents, teachers, and administrators alike should be proud...I am!