Youth at the Male Chorale Concert (imported from Myspace)

I have to brag again! We went down to Andy's college in Graceville today and attended the Male Chorale Spring Concert. It was wonderful! (As always!) Some of my favorite guys down there had solos (including my dear husband - who remembered ALL the words to his song - I was so proud!). Matt and Josh both did great. So the concert was fantastic and I really enjoyed visiting with some folks that I don't see very often.But it was the youth that really encouraged me. Last time we attempted to get them to go to a concert like this we had TWO show up. This time we had SEVENTEEN! I was so excited by that alone. Then I was so proud of their behavior during the concert. They were attentive and involved. I loved watching them watch the pianist (who is amazing). She really got into it and showed a lot of expression just by the way she moved while she played. Several of the kids spoke to her just to let her know how much they enjoyed her performance. I am not a legalist. I am not going to harp day in/day out about the kind of music that the youth listen to. I believe that as they develop and grow in their walk with Christ that the Holy Spirit will help them to make good choices about their music. (This is not to say that I do not encourage having some standards). But I like some secular music and I know that they do too. But I do want them to be exposed to other types of music that they can enjoy - other than rock/alternative/etc. The Male Chorale is not exactly rock, if you know what I mean. But they really enjoyed it. I think they enjoyed being together also and that means a lot to me. Our youth group is not the largest in the area, but I really think we have one thing going for us - we are like family. I don't pick up on anyone being left out. I see the concern that they have for one another. The key is to protect this trait as we continue to see numerical growth in our group. But all in all, I was on cloud nine after the concert. I could not have asked for better behavior. Now, I am going to take a poll of what songs they enjoyed most. So far I have heard the following: 1 vote for "Rocks cry out", 2 votes for Empty Now, 1 vote for "Peace Will Be Mine" and 1 vote for "My God is so High" (Andy's solo). I am anxious to hear from the rest to see what they thought. I think they all enjoyed the worship set though. (Which, so did Andy and I - I wish we could worship like that on Sunday mornings at Cowarts!)