Ashley Auman this Sunday!

Sunday will be a great day!   Ashley Auman, one of our outstanding young adults who recently participated in an amazing mission experience, The World Race, will speak to our church Sunday morning. The World Race is a journey to 11 countries in 11 months to serve "the least of these" while amongst real and raw community.  Here is a description from their website:

"There is a generation of radicals whose heartbeat is to see a changed world. It's a generation that's dissatisfied with the status quo and is actively rising to the challenge of seeing the world transformed through tangible expressions of God's love. World Racers are seeing lives changed in nations all over the world."

Ashley has been a part of the First Baptist Family her entire life.  She participated in every aspect of church life growing up, including youth mission trips.  I know that Ashley plans to speak on the influence of her church and the importance of those youth mission trips in shaping her life and providing values and guidance.  

Ashley was a part of our youth group when Alan Sherouse came as our youth minister.  When Alan left, Ashley and Melissa Garrett stepped up to the plate and became the leaders of our youth ministry.  Rarely have have I seen such initiative and maturity in high school seniors.  I knew that God had something special in store for these young ladies.  Melissa will be with us Sunday and will read Scripture before Ashley speaks.

We are so proud of Ashley and her commitment to Christ and his Kingdom.  I think we can see how important our youth ministry is and how those early formative years in the life of a child are so very important in establishing a solid spiritual foundation.   I am excited about Sunday!   I hope those of you in Lexington and the surrounding area can join us at 11:00 a.m. as we worship together and hear Ashley share her vibrant faith!