The middle crowd got together this weekend- those who aren't too old, or too young, but who fit into the category of

Young Adult-ish

...so that's the name this elite group ended up with-

YA-ish

They had a blast just hanging out & enjoying good eats, good times, with good friends...and they did a fun craft project- they made prayer boards. If you're not sure what that is, just ask one of them and they'll fill you in.

Sunday morning, Pastor Vicki continued in the book of Nehemiah, with a brief recap of previous messages, bringing us up to speed in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. Anyone who is now, or has in the past, engaged in the building of The (spiritual) Kingdom, or in the repair of damages done by the forces of darkness, is probably acquainted with nay-sayers, malicious gossipers, impostors, and those who sometimes even attempt violence in one form or another. Walls can be destroyed, and walls can be rebuilt...but sometimes, when the smoke and dust from an enemy attack settles, the damage done takes the form of innocent hearts and spirits- broken and left in ruins. It is much harder to rebuild that kind of destruction. However, when we allow GOD to rebuild through us instead of trying to do things our way (fighting a spiritual war with fleshly weapons), victory is imminent- ALWAYS! The enemies have been known by countless names throughout the centuries, but the driving force using them is still the same ancient evil that opposed Nehemiah in the form of Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem. Different people, different strategies, same devil.

Pastor Vicki preached a very stern message, but a necessary one. The Word says of itself that it's not always used for instruction and encouragement, but also for correction and chastisement. There is a reason our Bible is called our sword. It is  an unfortunate and tragic thing when one who once fought on the side of the right, becomes so blinded and deceived by Satan, that they're fighting for HIS side now and don't even know it... All the while, thinking they are still a soldier of the cross, when The Word calls them an

enemy of the cross. It is imperative that we remain alert and vigilant at ALL times, especially during these rebuilding seasons, never forgetting the damage was done by a spiritual enemy using flesh. Ultimately, it is GOD who wins the war for us! and He knows who the real enemy is. As Pastor Vicki taught, fighting among ourselves accomplishes nothing. The only way is God's way- follow HIS lead, follow HIS orders, and follow what His Word says...the battle is already won