Here's a neat little article that appeared in the Dio of Sc's newsletter about the retreat I spoke at earlier this year...
“He is Able!” Middle School Mondo 2009
By Dave Wright, Coordinator for Youth Ministries
Nearly 300 middle school students and their leaders converged on St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center October 23-25 for Mondo 2009. This annual
event has been part of the diocese for many years and yet 2009’s off ering brought many
innovative ideas creating an enhanced experience for all. Under the theme of “He is Able,”
students heard captivating messages from Dave Libbon, Youth Minister at St. Andrew’s,
Mount Pleasant. His teaching was taken from Ephesians 3:20-21 “Now to Him who is
able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at
work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations,
for ever and ever! Amen.” All of the students memorized these verses on the weekend as
they learned the truth within. Each message was enhanced by testimonies from students
regarding the work that God is doing in and through them. In addition to student testi-
monies, the worship music was led by a team of high school students from
Holy Cross, Sullivan’s Island, under the direction of Trey Truluck. The presence of students leading many aspects of the weekend, including the leadership assistance of our diocesan
youth commission, was perhaps its greatest strength... "
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