One thing I am thankful for is the way God has worked it out to bring along to Restore the type of leaders I get to serve with each week in Student Community. If it were not for them the experience of Student Community would look vastly different.
I am thankful for these leaders who have seen needs and tackle them. It's so cool how Jess Barton and Ali Neibling are tutoring kids and helping with homework each Thursday after school. I love how Kara Minton, Nancy O'Connell, Jess and Ali have started the every other Thursday girls group. I am impressed at Josh Miller and Nancy giving their students "nicknames" and then actually somehow remembering them all each week. I'm inspired by Nick Barton who is giving up time each week to meet with Travis Jackson and Josh Miller to help develop them into student community leaders. I love how Jake McMahon is meeting each week with a fellow class mate to help disciple him. I love Shane Enloe's willingness to be so open to coaching and feedback and his service to both YoungLife, Wyldlife and Restore. I am so excited about how Alan Dietrich is investing his time and energy into leading a group of juniors and seniors in high school that may have gotten overlooked otherwise. I am amazed at Dave Bleier's willingness to serve wherever and whenever it is needed. I am thankful that each Sunday I get to serve beside each of them.
