God at Work in the Treasure Valley: Youth leaders in the town of Emmet, in the Treasure Valley, near Boise, have begun to meet together and plan monthly youth rallies. Called One Truth, rallies are held at different churches each month. In addition, each year, Emmett holds a Youth Appreciation Day with free activities for children and youth including helicopter rides.
lso in Emmet, one pastor sent a report of prodigals returning to the fold. One story is of a man, Brent, who had asked God to show him He was real. A song about angels became stuck in his CD player, playing repeatedly, and when he left the room, on TV was the same music artist. The young man told his girlfriend he thought God was speaking to him, so she suggested they go to church. They arrived halfway through a sermon about the prodigal son, and Brent was convicted. He recommitted his life to Christ. "People in the church were crying that day," writes Pastor Lance Zagarus with the story, "and when Brent told them he would be back to church if they wanted him, they cried out, Yes, Brent, we want you.'" Brent stopped drinking, and told his friends of the change in his life. Pastor Zagarus said, "I had no clue who would hear what God put on my heart. I believe God was answering the prayers of people around the valley and the nation." The Treasure Valley is a Loving Our Communities to Christ partner region.
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