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CHICAGO, IL (July 25) - The recently concluded CHIC 2006 on the
University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville generated a considerable
number of reader responses, many of which were included in last Friday's
online Readers Share feature. To see those comments, visit Readers Share.
Comments on other stories also are included as they are received. All of
this feedback from our readers is helpful to our Covenant News Service
staff as we seek to identify and publish stories of great interest to a
broad spectrum of online readers of this report.
Following are comments relating to various stories, edited in some cases
for length. To read a particular story of interest, click on the headline.
Zack Doing
Well Following Cancer Surgery
Pastor Rich Moore of Sloan, IA, writes: When the three girls from
our church who attended CHIC stood in church on Sunday, they said one of
the highlights for them was Zack appearing with his youth group on
stage. All three girls accepted Christ this past week and have committed
to walk with God at home and at school. They were thrilled to hear of
Zack's progress. Please keep us up to date. My girls want to know how to
pray for Zack! Thanks to the organizers that arranged his trip. It
touched all in attendance.
Lillie
Makes It to CHIC – Finally!
Mary Ellenberger of Kingburg, CA, writes: I was the first person
who went to Lillie for prayer Tuesday night. I ran down the stairs,
knowing that the Lord needed to heal my emotional pain. I saw Lillie on
the stairs and asked her if she was a part of the prayer team. She said
yes, and when I started crying as I tried to explain my situation, she
gently pulled me aside to a quiet corner and let me explain everything.
Stan Johnson of San Jose, CA, writes: It was so good to hear
about Lillie Harrison. We are so happy she was at CHIC with our
grandchildren, Corrie and Carmen. We had lost contact since Lillie left
San Jose. God Bless you. Congratulations on your first CHIC experience!
Ministry
Seeks to Help Boys Transition into Manhood
Chaplain Raymond Wade of Parkton, NC, writes: May God bless you
in this endeavor.
Spanish-Version
Stories Reflect Change in Covenant
Daniela Flores of Chicago, IL, writes: Thank you for the
information that you post in Spanish. My daughter had the opportunity to
go to CHIC 2006 and she came home with wonderful experiences, also
having further developed her social skills. It was a blessing for the
entire family.
'No
Ordinary Day' for Surprise Guest at CHIC
Katie of Iron River, MI, writes: CHIC 2006 was the most amazing
experience of my entire life. It was such an awe-striking event that
couldn't have got any better with Zack arriving there to join us. Thanks
to everyone that helped him out.
Deb Wiler of Sturgis, MI, writes: I just want to say THANK YOU to
the people that made this trip possible for Zack. He's very special to
me and he's a great kid. I know this because he is a memeber of my
family and he has a very special place in my heart! I cried when I read
this article and heard of all the people that will be praying for him.
He's lucky to have so many wonderful people to care so much about him.
Thank you again!
Cassandra Bekkala of Iron River, MI, writes: I'm not sure if the
team of people at CHIC, who worked so hard to bring Zack down to
Tennessee, will get this, but I wanted to say thank you. I am his
girlfriend, and it was such a gift and blessing to be able to see him
and share the amazing CHIC experience with him.
CHIC: Youth
Pack Food, Donate to Sudanese
Thelma Lawson of Joliet, IL, writes: I had the awesome privilege
to witness the love of God in this great experience. I was really
struggling with the teen ministry at my church, but God renewed my faith
and hope for our youth. He let me know without a doubt He's still in
charge. I truly thank our lord and savior Jesus Christ for blessing me
through our teens. The night they came forth and committed to ministry
will forever be in my spirit, which moves me even more in the importance
of evangelism, which is what our true calling is - to win souls to Christ.
CHIC: A
Time to 'Get Real with Jesus'
Ashley of Minneapolis, MN, writes: I had an absolute blast at
CHIC - I wouldn't replace it for the world. The spirit moved, the sun
blazed, and I drew closer to God than ever before. Thank God for CHIC
and the experiences I shared.
New DVD
Takes Fun Look at CHIC History
Ross Wilson of Yakima, WA, writes: I love CHIC! It was an amazing
experience. I was moved by the messages and I realize that there is
going to be a DVD released to those who ordered it. I want to know if
the messages are going to be on the DVD. I recommitted my life to God
because of them and I want to show my family what I saw at CHIC. It
really was a life-changing experience for me.
CHIC 2006
Information Now Online
Zoe Duncan of Martinez, CA, writes: I went to CHIC and this story
is very true. This conference does attract a lot of students. I thought
that the coolest part to CHIC was all the students there from all over
the nation. It was a great experience. Also they start registration so
far away from the date that CHIC actually is so the students that going
are very dedicated to go. I think that this story is very true. You
also in one week grow in your relationship with Christ or ask Christ
into your heart.
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