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we are small but mighty! the fall growth group season has come to an end, so we closed it out with friendsgiving! not everyone could make it, but we made the most of the night with good conversation and lots to eat 😋 and belle made a few new friends! 🐶❤️ • like many people do every year, i asked everyone to share what they’re thankful for, but to go beyond the “common” answers (family, health, etc.), so they could dig a little deeper with their responses. i was blown away by everyone’s answers! our students shared with such vulnerability, maturity, and humble strength—i forget that they’re in high school! • special shout out to my rock star co-leaders, raquel & michael, whose wisdom and confidence in leading are a huge gift to me and our group! they are cool human beings and awesome friends to have! • #eastlakechurch #elchsm #friendsgiving #growthgroup #reallifediscipleship #HPFAFJ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Ip3cuHsEh/?igshid=1p9uxlbr9862q

senior night // pastor tim honored the graduating seniors in the high school ministry by allowing them to leave advice to the younger students and speak a little about how God has shown up in their lives. several of them shared their experiences, including nia—so proud of all of them! . special shout out to zhane & genecia, two of my own growth group seniors! . nia has been with some of these girls in growth groups since middle school, so it was bittersweet to see them in this space for the last time. i’m grateful for their incredible leaders, and i’m confident that they will remain friends in this next chapter. . . . #elchsm #eastlakechurch #seniornight #classof2019 #growthgroups #gratitude (at EastLake Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8ILmjHJky/?igshid=e93cc0cghti4