Author: Brian Steward

on fund-raising for the Gathering

But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 20:31 A WONDERFUL GIFT FROM GOD Christmas has passed and the New Year is here. Certainly all of us have so many gifts to be thankful for. Obviously, Christmas is a time where people show their generosity in the form of gifts. But, it is also a time where we reflect on all the gifts that God has given us. As I have reflected on my life, I think about how...

But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. -John 20:31 THERE’S NO LACK OF TALENT AT THE GATHERING! Recently I played some previous Youth Gathering videos (both personal and Gathering produced) for my youth to give them a look at what to expect. It was great to relive some memories of Youth Gatherings past. As time goes on, memories get a little faded and it is good to see some of the things that actually happened! As I watched the...

But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. -John 20:31 During the holiday season it is good to take time and reflect. As I think back on previous Youth Gatherings, I think back to New Orleans in the summer of 2001. I was a DCE intern then, and I was fortunate to travel to the Gathering with my home church — Grace Lutheran in DeWitt, Iowa. That year we teamed up with a neighboring church from Grand Mound, Iowa, and...

But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 20:31 As I was watching the New Orleans Saints play in the Monday football game a few weeks ago, I got excited! Not because I am a big Saints fan, or even because it was a great night to watch football. Rather I found myself thinking about the Youth Gathering next summer. The Saints were playing in the Superdome, and I started to think that next summer there will be more saints playing...