To All YA Faithful:
Sorry for the delay in getting this news out. We had a few frozen pipes at camp that kept us busy.
First let's talk about the next Reunion. Consensus was that it would better to wait until September of 2012 so that is what the plan will be. That gives plenty of time for all of us to plan for an even greater time together. I received a number of good suggestions for planning. There is still time for you to contribute your opinions. We will work hard at finding those we missed last time. A number of those we did find said they will be there next time. You can help us. We will get a list out for you to help us with the missing folks. (List is attached below. Please contact me, Sheila, if we need to made corrections to this list.)
Prior to the main gathering in 2012, we are planning to meet in 2011 for some strategic planning and organizing the amazing, powerful force we all felt last time. Dennis Henderson has offered to host us at his church in Sherman, Texas (outside of Dallas). There are ample places to eat and we are working on some housing accomodations. We chose Dallas for this meeting for its central location. I am not going to try to make a list of folks that I would like to see there, because I would like to see everyone who cares about the future of Youth Aflame/Youth Alive to be there with great ideas. I would like all of your input relating to our ongoing relationships.
Please keep your comments and suggestion coming. They are crucial. I print them and put them in a notebook. You should know that we continue to get great comments about 2009. Jonathan and Jerry Jr. continue to talk about it. Jonathan ran into Al Albright on a Charles Stanley cruise where Jonathan was speaking and immediately knew who he was and bragged about the Reunion. Al wants to come next time.
Please know that Dottie and I pray everyday for all of you. My invitation still stands for a visit to Lassen Pines. We had a great time with the Lawrensons recently. Love you all deeply and think of you everyday.
Gordon (the steamroller still has some steam left !!!!)
PS. The date in 2011 in Dallas is still flexible. We will let you know soon.
