It’s been a week since my last blog because it’s been crazy.  Since last week I’ve not only done all the regular tasks of ministry (such as worship, Sunday school, discipleship groups, mid-week, creative arts, staff meetings, time with students, Poland trip planning, Spring Break Retreat planning…), I’ve also been knee deep in youth room renovations.  We are moving youth small group rooms around in our church and having them painted.  In addition, we’re totally overhauling the large group space.  We are having it painted, new counters, new stage, new lighting and sound, new furniture, and an overall new look for the space.  We’re about half way through with the project, but it’s really wearing on me.  I’m so excited about the finished product, but it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  My prayer is that in the end, the space will be a great place for students to gather, worship God, and bring their unchurched friends.