Welcome to the Generations of Virtue Jr Crew Blog! As the Generations of Virtue Team's youngest members~also referred to as, 'Forever Interns,' we're going to keep teens up on the "latest" of GOV's prayer requests, flight cancellations and happy endings. We're together in this journey called life(and the constant struggle to find a worthy gas station). After all, home is where you're toothbrush is. ~Hebrews 12:1
30.5.11
Up to Date :)
16.5.11
Rain and Inventory. Oh joy.
15.5.11
Breather. Exhale. Oh. Inhale.
6.5.11
Cracker Barrel Is Sometimes Not What It Seems...
4.5.11
29.4.11
Here We Go! ReConnect
27.4.11
Headed up the Mountain: Vail, ReConnect!
ReConnect Vail is here!
Tomorrow morning, the GOV Team will caravan the beautiful 3 hour drive up to Vail, Colorado. Settling in, setting up, and the last minute preparations are on the docket! We completed Mock Booth setup after a long day in the garage-and it snowed, stopped snowing, and started snowing again, at least three times! The trailer, Shamoo is packed and geared to go, as is "Mr." the ministry's vehicle- not only for Vail, but for Arlington Homeschool Book Fair almost directly afterward. GOV also welcomed our two interns late last night: Byron and Victoria, both from upstate NY area!
So here we 'have at it' up in Vail for the retreat! Pray for all the attendees, speakers, and the new Mr. and Mrs. Roberts driving and/or flying in on Friday-we've got some slightly sketchy weather headed our way. It should be an outstanding weekend of family connection-we'll keep you updated on how it goes!
What's on the schedule after ReConnect, Vail!
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?tag=calendar
Check out our weekly Challenge for Teens!
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?id=T3MYA50OI
Interested in attending ReConnect, but not going to make it to Vail? Be checking out our other upcoming locations on ReConnect's website!
http://retreats.generationsofvirtue.org/?page_id=37
Hitting the road, and headed up the mountain,
GOV Team
Blessings,
Bri and Stac
Pure Gen Blog
http://www.apuregeneration.com/
Official Teknon Blog
http://teknon.wordpress.com/
GOV Parent's Blog
http://generationsofvirtue.wordpress.com/
19.4.11
13.4.11
Memos, Vows, and Brownies
But this is an incredible time right now-having friends and past GOV interns staying with us for the wedding...all the fun times that go into getting ready...and the ceremony itself that will officially make Kelsey and Isaac, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts! It makes me realize how precious, and what a blessing this time is. (Pray it doesn't snow tomorrow.)
While half the GOV Team was up at UTCH, Utah for the convention...two members of our team were back here in CO...with a little too much time to think. And created this :) Unique, but profound. If you catch the memo its sending across. And no...we didn't eat them :) C/P the link and check the video out.
http://www.apuregeneration.com/?m=20110411
Have a blessed weekend,
Blessings,
Bri and Stac
4.4.11
What's Another Word for....'Update?' =D
Next up...::wedding bells:: for two members on our team <3
Then we take a dive toward our fast approaching ReConnect Vail Family Retreat!
And then Arlington, TX and Harrisburg, PA are right around the corner!
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?tag=calendar
Be sure to be checking out our PureGen Blog at
http://www.apuregeneration.com/
31.3.11
28.3.11
Travel Event Update
The GOV Team is now en'route to Cincinnati-and battling a few obstacles on the way. Pray, as there has been a few car difficulties, and the Team heads into a 13 hour haul today.
And then, WOW: ReConnect, Vail is just around the corner-and becomes the next event on GOV's docket! We're so looking forward to meeting all those planning on attending! REMEMBER: the special rates for ReConnect end by March 31st!!!
http://retreats.generationsofvirtue.org/
Acts 16:34 (Amplified Bible)
13.3.11
Reconnect Worship
http://generationsofvirtue.wordpress.com/2011/03/13/announcing-peder-eide-leading-worship-at-reconnect/
REConnect dates for our two other conferences are finalized! Coming to a state near you: http://retreats.generationsofvirtue.org/?page_id=10
11.3.11
Update
Team 1 is currently in Normal, IL for the Hearts at Home conference! The day starts at 6 am and ends after midnight. I am sure they'd love some energy donations right about now! Be keeping them in prayer.
Team 2 is back from the Hawaii conference! And just in time-as we keep an eye on the tsunami/earthquakes/and aftershocks that are affecting numerous places.
Next up:
Utah Convention/Teen Track! http://www.utch.org/events/annual-convention
Cincinnati Homeschool Convention! http://www.cincinnatihomeschoolconvention.com/
Blessings,
~Bri
2.3.11
Update GOV Status
Team1 is en route to Memphis.
Team 2 is leaving for airport to Hawaii.
{Checkout Facebook for GOV pics of on the road}
28.2.11
ReConnect Speakers!
Check out our list of featured speakers for ReConnect!
http://www.fredstoeker.com/
http://www.kingdomwarriors.net/index.php
http://www.generationsofvirtue.org/
26.2.11
A Mock Booth Memo
Reminisce: "Remember when we would have to hole punch and print "Beautifully Made Sets" ourselves, then bind them? And when Sara was using Word and Clip Art to do photographic design for all the publishing we did?"
We've come a long way.
And know God's going to take us farther.
Back to the garage,
Bri and Stac
25.2.11
Hit the Road-Official Convention Season Comences
T1 heads off to Hawaii early next week where Julie is speaking, and the Team is running the GOV Teen Track. T2, begins the haul drive to Memphis, TN for a convention ordeal.
God is opening doors for GOV and continuing to bless us! With new team members, interns, and different venues-its going to take added unity as a Team and prayer. So here we go: loads going on here at Gzro GOV HQ (Ground zero GOV Headquarters.) To receiving all the shipments of books for on the road (the UPS man is fast friends), to organizing travel schedules for the whole Team, who is in possession of the french press, do we have purple duct tape, and even those on the home front, the marketing and advertising for ReConnect....ect
The TEAM is on the go. Its 'Convention Season.' We're on the road. In the air. Underground. (Jk...) So we're keeping an eye on the road and hearts toward God. Continue to pray as they head off to these events: the back to back ones, the doubled up ones, the week-after-week speaking events and meetings.
PRAY they complete everything.
God bless the Team-and you.
Bri
20.2.11
16.2.11
Giving an Ear to Those Answers
When YOU were born-God already knew WHO you’d become. (This may sound elementary, but stick with me.) HE knew who your parents would be, if you would be the first child, or the 4th. HE knew all these things way before you did. He also knows your gifts. Because HE has entrusted them to you. Now. Some things come naturally-we all have questions about our lives, and some of the answers are no-brainers. If somebody walks up and asks me a few questions about myself, I would probably be able to answer most of them. If they said, “Hey, Bri-are you musically inclined?” I would say, “Oh totally!”…but if they go onto ask…”So are you going to major at a music academy, go into recording, or public teaching? Which school do you want to go to?” I would make a face, and say ‘Uhhhh….’ Sure, its one of my giftings, but I don’t know if I want to pursue it professionally…yet…
Even if your far along in your Christian walk
Some of us know right off the bat what we want to do-and dive head on into pursuing the end of that goal. Others spend seemingly forever, going back and forth between different ideas…some even go to college for one, and then change their mind. Haven’t you ever met somebody who thinks of a new career every other week, based on their mood or what inspires them? I sure have. I’d say I’ve been known to do that, and would be the first to admit I really am still searching for my ‘Nitch’ in this world. I mean, give a girl a break-there’s so much out there!
So…somethings come naturally. We know the answers to a fair amount of questions about ourselves. And other questions…we sure wish we knew the answers. God didn’t (although I sure wish he did) write a book in the Bible, entitled, “Bri’s Answers to All Her Life Questions.” Wow. Now wouldn’t that be fabulous. But He didn’t. I think I know why. He wanted us to have to SEARCH after His will- to fill in the blanks to our questions. And most of the time, it will take more then a, “So Lord, what college should I apply for?” AS we fill out the paperwork applications. It takes time. And effort. And 9 out of 10-it takes us laying our desires at His feet. And THAT takes some humbling. And tears.
God is OVERLY faithful in answering you when you call out about the answers to questions. I know He is! If you ask any Christian-they SHOULD have more then one instance where they heard from God about a question they had. How are you hearing from Him? Are you 100% sure that when your hearing from Him-your own will isn’t trickling into the answer? Especially when it comes to tough decisions-schooling, college, jobs, relationships/friendships-we need to make SURE we’re right on. Sometimes God tells us to do stuff we never would have dreamed of, and we seriously don’t want to-and think the guy upstairs is crazy… But it has its rewards- and its important to listen. So hey-give an ear, bend a knee, and be sure all your life is in line with His. I’ll be working on it too.
Blessings,
Bri
14.2.11
...Recap...
Most of the Team landed sometime Thursday and most went straight to a service Julie preached at that night. Friday evening we launched our first section of the Teen Track...Saturday's continuation of the previous night's Teen Tack began early that morning and ran until late in the afternoon...simultaneously: Julie ran the Parents Seminars...following it, we went to a service that night at City Blessing's Temple City location where we also shared. Sunday morning we doubled up and went to their San Bernandino location for the early service, and made the 40 minute drive straight back to their Claremont location for the late service. It ran until about 3, and then some of us drove the hour back to LA to catch flights out later that evening. A FULL and Blessed weekend to say the least!
A few of our team are actually still in the LA area-and today are learning about filming with professional movie equipment!
While at the first morning service on Sunday-we finished slightly late-because we were praying over so many people and God's Spirit was moving so powerfully! We finished at 11:20, and made the 40 minute drive to make it to the second service at another location: their service began AT 11, and we began around noon. They had a rocking worship time for the first hour while waiting :)
I'm glad to be back in CO-I miss CA's warm weather, but not its perpetual traffic! The weather there was beautiful and no flights were delayed or canceled because of weather problems. So Praise God! The couple we stayed with were incredibly gracious and hospitable as well-and blessed us so much by letting us stay at their beautiful home just minutes away from the main church.
Personally, my faith was so strengthened throughout this time-through the services, the outstanding worship, the youth group/teen tracks, the ministry we did, and all of the above. Not only did our Teen track go splendidly, as well as the Parental talks, and the book table, ring sales-but more importantly there were so many testimonies created. People came up to the Team and there were praise reports of prayers answered, miracles which had taken place, and the change God was bringing about in their lives since this time last year when GOV ministered.
When you are allowing God to work through you-even if the schedule is jam packed, and there's not time to think- I think your more aware and appreciative of what He is doing. I am so thankful for what God did-and all He will continue to do!
So...there's the recap-thank you all for your prayers-God made it into a huge success and blessing.
GOV now has a 'break' from traveling for a week or two...and then its off to the Mid-South Homeschool Convention Memphis, TN...coinciding with CHOH* Teen Track Honolulu, HI!!! But don't stop praying now! GOV is still working hard to prepare for those events, and more, and various other surprises to come :)
7.2.11
Quick Stuff...
Quick Update:
As the GOV Team and us, Forever Interns-head to CA this coming weekend-your prayers are so important! GOV is launching an all new, hard hitting Teen Track and Parental Sessions. We’re so looking forward not only to the warmer temperatures, but to what God will do! Its going to be a powerful weekend. Be praying especially for the travel connections due to weather conditions. We want to get in and out on time and safely! Also be praying for the teens, kids and parents who will be attending: Lord prepare their hearts to receive Your message, and for it to be life changing! Bless them abundantly through this coming weekend! Guide the Team with Your words to share! So here goes…Generations of Virtue’s FIRST Teen Track of 2011!
Quick Note:
Good worship-the kind of worship that is solid-so full of God’s overflowing presence, it makes me fall to my knees, raise my hands in awe, and I feel so indebted, so unworthy, so thankful, so loved. When I feel tired, worn out, stressed-or even when I don’t-I just love to take ten minutes and just worship. When I finish, my heart is full and I feel relief and renewal! It’s important to not only worship on Sunday morning, or Youth Group-but to take a moment and do it voluntarily on your own. I find there’s some songs in particular that God has placed on my heart-and that when I hear them, they give me chills and I am again so aware of God and how much I owe Him! And so I encourage you-draw closer to Him through worship. You’ll be glad you did.
Quick Wrap Up:
“Here Goes” (Bebo Norman)…
And we're off to Cali Thursday!
Many Blessings,
Bri-reporting for the
GOV TEAM
Wow, I didn't realize you could do all these colors...cool.... =D I'm having way too much fun at this job...
3.2.11
1.2.11
Keeping in Sync and a Prayer Request
Pure Gen is a blog created to encourage and motivate teens to take a stand for purity day to day. Check out the link below and stay in on the upcoming posts and feed.
http://www.apuregeneration.com/
Also-for parents: the official GOV Parental Blog! With fast paced updates via Twitter, FB, and our homepage blog-parents can stay connected thanks to GOV.
http://generationsofvirtue.wordpress.com/
PRAYER REQUEST FROM THE GOV TEAM: (2/1/11)
I gave a call across the way to the GOV Gift House: where the Team is busy despite the snow inhibiting/-20 degrees outdoors. "So-you guys have any immediate prayer requests that I can stick on the GovJrCrew Blog today?" Kelsey puts me on hold for a minute and confers with the rest of the Team throughout the office..."Yeah-really keep the upcoming LA events in tight prayer." So there you have it, followers. The upcoming LA events-which you can check out on the link below. The 11th and 12th-Teen Track and Parent Track!
http://lacityblessing.org/lacbc/
Also-to all those in places warmer then subzero-send some warmth over here. We're talking-like- the 20s is a heatwave.
Blessings from your GOV Team Eskimos here in the Rockies...
/us/co/colorado-springs/80901/city-weather-forecast.asp?partner=netweather&traveler=0&u=1
31.1.11
Roll 'Em, and Leave 'Em There
3"Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed."
How many times do you stress and worry over a certain situation, a problem, a dilemma, a difficulty, whatever you want to call it!?! Worry saps so much energy-yours and those around you. To observe somebody worrying is almost as stressful as worrying yourself! You get a knot in your stomach when you think about the issue, your brow knits in a tight frown, and you can't keep anything straight while you fret. Its so inconvenient to have worries. And yet...God calls us not to! He not only says to 'roll your works onto Him'-fully inviting you to give Him the worry about it, but He also promises to bring you the answer and making it 'agreeable to His will, and so shall your plans be established and succeed.'
For we can totally give the issue to God: we can fall to our knees, cry out with the frustration of it, sob with the hurt it drags with it, and God promises to meet us there! But how many times do we finish this episode-feel His peace and Him literally lifting it off our shoulders and hearts...and then...we pick it up when we walk away again?
Do you do that? Its ok to admit it. I do it too. But think of this next time you lay you problem at His feet. He will take it away, and not only that: but line up YOUR will to match HIS concerning the problem-PLUS cause your plans to succeed! But. He says to LEAVE IT THERE. Don't pick it up again. Give it completely to Him. And He WILL reward your sacrifice and submission. This is where the verse comes into play...
Ephesians 3:20 (Amplified Bible)
20Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--
I'd say that is a pretty fabulous reward for giving God the load of my worrie(s). Wouldn't you agree?
Blessings-and hey...don't worry... ;)
~Bri
Generations of Virtue: A New Year 2011
::guilty face::....sooo....Its been...a few months...Everybody have a nice Christmas/New Year Break? We sure did. And the GOV Team sure did too.
Its February tomorrow.And here in CS, CO-there's a blizzard doing its business. Since you were last here-there's been a few changes. Generations of Virtue has welcomed 3 new staff members! Two of whom are moving out to CO to work full time.
Generations of Virtue Team has been prayerfully getting geared up for the fast coming 2011 season of conferences, church events, teen tracks, retreats, and loads more. Y'all remember Shamoo- our trailer? Well-he too is being loaded up pretty soon for our first conference of the season (link below of current upcoming events). Inventory is being run-all our Purity line jewelery is being counted, sized, and labeled-new books that have hit the market over the winter are being reviewed, orders are being taken in to stock up, plane tickets purchased, and Sara's taking a look at the road map for routes to conventions. So-as the snow blows outside, and as GOV team is snowed in for the next few days-planning and preparing: keep them in prayer :) They've got a lot on their plate.
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?id=QMHN3OH2G
Be keeping those dates in mind in the above link as Julie Hiramine and LTG (Ret) William G. Boykin bring you a Mom/Daughter and Dad/Son weekend retreat in beautiful Vail, Colorado end of April!
We'll be staying in touch a little more now that GOV's Season hits the on ramp. And thanks for jumping back on board of GOV's support and prayers!
Oh check it out! GOV is now on Twitter! =D
http://generationsofvirtue.org/read.php?tag=calendar
Blessings,
~Bri