Joyful, Energizing, and Moving. These are only a few of the words our congregation has used to describe the NewG concert and its wonderful group of young people. We were incredibly blessed to get to host this group last Friday. We were blown away by their zeal for the Lord, their respect for our homes, and the way they brought us closer to Jesus through song. 

From the moment they arrived to the moment they left, they brought a renewed sense of joy and energy to our congregation. They carry themselves with dignity, excellence, and kindness. They sing with passion, hope, and adoration for the Lord. It is unlike anything else I've ever seen. If you missed the concert, you missed out on something truly special. It was fun. It was upbeat. It was alive with the Spirit. 

As amazing as the concert was, the group of 14-26 year old's were even better. Our church members opened up their homes to host groups of these students and have been raving about them ever since. We have never met a group of teens that were more respectful, more loving, and more joyful than these. One host home told us, "I have 6 new daughters and I love them so much!" Another described how they even made their beds, cleaned up after themselves, and were so respectful of the home their entire stay. 

The impact of welcoming these students into our church and homes will last a lifetime. We have a renewed sense of vigor in the halls of ISBC and I can't wait to see what the Lord does with it. We have invited the NewG Singers to return next summer on their annual tour and are counting down the days until we can experience their joy again. Thank you, NewG!