Late Nite at the Varsity

Wow!!! What an incredible opportunity we had at the Varsity Theater last night. For those of you who don't know what the Varsity is, it is the most popular bar on the campus of LSU. So many hours of prayer, planning, and sweat equity went in to making last night's event a huge success. From the minute the doors opened, there was a "buzz" in the place--I knew we were exactly where God wanted us to be. The place was teeming with excitement, curiosity, and anticipation...we were on the verge of something big. The Late Nite band gave us an over-the-top worship experience, as 600 college students and young adults crowded together.

The atmosphere was electric--Jesus was in the house and the possibilites were endless. I think some people walked into the theater and were totally surprised. It was culture shock for some. In an environment where a lot of ungodly things can take place, we were standing on holy ground! We talked about knowing who we are and what we were created for. We challenged people to find meaning in life by going to the Source of life. The night culminated in 12 people raising their hands to receive Christ for the first time!!! What a huge win for the kingdom of God!

Late Nite at the Varsity was not about production, presentation, how good we play music, how cool our stage looks, or how talented we are. The value of the night was measured in the lives of 12 people who crossed the line of faith! Ten years ago, when just a handful of teenagers were meeting in an unfinished studio, trying to determine a cool name for a youth group, none of us could have ever dreamed then, what we are able to experience now!!!

God is still writing the story...I'm gald we get to be included!!!