We could not have picked a better weekend. At an unseasonably warm 70 degrees, this Halloween weekend felt like summer, though without the summer crowds that are typical at the YMCA of the Rockies.

Our speaker was Dr. Kirk Militzer, Pastor of Family and Youth at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church, Moorhead, MN. With the use of video, breakout sessions, discussion and lecture, Kirk led us into the fascinating world of youth culture. Considerable time was spent on looking at the systems in which our youth live and operate.

Kirk also led us to look into the future with our youth. Unless we understand their world-view and what motivates them, we are in danger of both misunderstanding what God is doing among those in this generation and missing the tremendous blessing of walking with them into the future.

As an avid consumer of youth resources, Kirk summarized valuable resources (mostly free) that can help youth workers at any level, whether a volunteer or professional youth worker. (These suggestions are listed on the LB Youth Ministry website for you to check out.) clbyouthworkers.org

On Saturday afternoon we met with program staff of the YMCA to review our plans for next year's convention, YC'09. We were delighted that four out of our six districts were represented.