Some thoughts about the YASW and other things

Hello to everyone! I am just trying to get caught up with office work and reflecting on the 2009 Young Adult Spring Weekend. What a great weekend! We were able to assemble in a peaceful setting and disseminate a lot of incredible information. Information that will help the young adults move forward in their relationship with each other and most importantly with God and Jesus Christ.

It was so peaceful at Camp Oliver and I am reminded of the contrast between that environment and what is in the world. I read in the NY Times this morning that Capt. Richard Phillips of the ship, Maersk Alabama, was rescued by navy seals. The navy seals killed the pirates that held the captain at gun point and freed him quickly after that.

It is interesting to note that the Somali pirates are now vowing violence against all American shipping, stating it will be the Americans that will be filled with sorrow very soon. Read NY Times Article.

Very few people realize that peace doesn't come from violence. We continue to act aggressively hoping that will help deter violence in the world and it doesn't. The young adults learned that there is a different way to live that brings peace. It will be a nice day when everyone has that information.

The last of the young adults are leaving this morning on their way back home and I thought you might want to watch a video of part of the presentation that Peter Nathan gave during the seminar. By the way, Mr. Nathan is planning on putting much of this information on the internet at some point - I'll let you know where you can find it when he does. If you have any questions be sure to let me know and I'll answer any questions that I can.

Until next time,

Jerry de Gier