Twenty years ago, when we launched a program called Master's Commission here in Lafayette. I knew God would use it to lay a strong discipleship foundation for young men and women in our church as they moved from their teen years into being an adult. I knew it would help them discover the call that God has on their lives and prepare them for ministry in whatever capacity God had chosen. What I didn't know was that it would be my own children that this program would serve. This weekend, Robin graduated from our Master's Commission program and we are so proud of the way she has embraced everything this program was designed to accomplish in a young person's life. She is more mature, more Christ-like, more bold and confident in her faith than ever and has heard God's Holy Spirit calling her into the ministry He had in mind for her before the world began! Robin has always known she wanted to go through Master's Commission and it's been such a joy to see her dream realized. She'll be attending a second year to complete her degree with West Coast Bible Institute and prepare for work in Africa.Chase has never really expressed an interest in attending the program. In fact, he went as far as to say he didn't think he would. However, a couple of weeks ago, XMC hosted their annual Experience week, where Juniors and Seniors can spend a week experiencing what it's like to be in the program. We let Chase know we wanted him to attend. He reluctantly agreed. By the end of the week, God had really got a hold of his heart and, to our surprise, he asked us to allow him to graduate early (he only lacks two credits to complete his High School education) because he wants to go through Master's Commission this year! We have decided to allow him to do that and he is very excited! As are we.
Pastor you & sister Donna are so blessed u have awesome children! One of the main reasons we came to crossroads when we moved from Sulphur was because we knew Alexis (our daughter) would be going into youth in the near future, & Masters would be a a program that she would attend, at the age of 6 she had already been on two mission trips & raised her own money to attend, know going on twelve missions means so much to her & our family & we know Masters will play a part of this in the plans God has for her. So thanks Pastor for the vision you have for our children as we all prepare then for what God has for each of them & also thanks for the encouragement for us Homeschool parents as we lead out children in the right paths.
ReplyDeleteGod is doing some great things!!! Amber starts this fall also. Cant wait to see what God has in store for her life! :)
ReplyDeletePastor Jeff.... I can honestly say I know how excited you are to see these growth steps in your own children! When I went to masters commission in 96 my dream was for all of my brothers and sisters to one day experience this same life changing ministry and allow God to use them in ministry ( they were my brothers and sisters but they were like my children) At this time michael was 9 paul was 8 sherese was 6 and deanna was a newborn but I prayed daily for there souls for their lives and for the call I felt God had placed on each one at such a young age! Very few people realize how much it meant to me to see them graduate from masters commission and be amazing men and women of God! I know deanna hasn't graduated HS yet but her hearts desire is to go to masters ASAP! Always has been! I am soooooo proud of each and everyone of them! My heart rejoices in everything they so for God!
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So glad i was a part of 2 of those years!!! It changed my life and made me the minister i am today!!!!! Long days working with Marty Hoey..... i wouldnt trade that for a million bucks!!!!
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