The NOIZE

Some time in, I think 2006, the NOIZE put on their very first show at Grace.  Pump up the Praise.  Kayley and I went to see it.  She was only 7 years old.  She had to stand on the chair so she could see part of it because we sat toward the back of the room.  She couldn't get enough.  She wanted to be a part of it.
As soon as the season started, we signed her up.  I thought we were basically in for a dance class that did shows from time to time and performed to Christian music.  I had no idea the ministry that was in our future. 
I have watched God do amazing things through the ministry of the NOIZE.  I remember my dad commenting after the first show he came to about the heart of the children.  He talked about what a beautiful thing it was to watch these kids sing to and about their King and know exactly what they were talking about and why they were doing it. 

Now that we have been in the NOIZE for over 6 years, I can attest to the heart of these children.  Their heart to reach the world for Christ.  Their desire to use the gifts and talents that the Lord has given them to draw people to Christ. 

We not only have the best kids but we have the best leaders and volunteers. There are people that God puts in your life, I believe, that are there to make a huge mark.  Our pastor and leader, Joel Davis, is one of those for Kayley and I both.  What a heart for the Lord he has.  Always challenging you and encouraging you along the way.  And now his amazing wife is part of it too.  It just too good!  These are not only people that are there when you are at the stuff they lead....they show up to your things too.  They have loved and supported Kayley and as a mom, there is nothing better than that!

Next week is our 3rd Live Loud Camp. 

                                       

 I am elated.  As the Volunteer Coordinator, it is my responsibility to build a team of volunteers that will not only corral about 1400 children, but love the Lord and want to be used to change kid's lives.  People that want to get out of the way and allow God to use them in that week however He sees fit.  Sometimes it means painting your body and wearing ridiculous clothing. 

 

Sometimes it means stopping everything and praying with a hurting child.  I am so blessed by these people.   It's overwhelming every year.  I love them all so much! 

 

At the end of the day, none of it matters if God doesn't show up and do His thing.  But He always does.  I'm so thankful for this ministry and all of the brothers and sisters that Kayley and I have now because of it.  I wouldn't trade all of these years for anything.  Excited to see what God has in store for Live Loud 2013!