Encounter 2005 worship event wraps up summer series

The Fayette Area Youth Ministers Association will participate in the final Encounter 2005 community worship event which concludes next week at New Hope South in Senoia. Set for Wednesday, July 27, from 7:30-9 p.m. and aimed at reaching high school and college students, the event will conclude the Encounter 2005 summer series that began June 1.

“The purpose of this summer ministry event was to provide an opportunity for the body of Christ to come together and join hearts and lives for the glory of God,” said Randy Bruno, Encounter founder and Fellowship of Christian Athletes area director. “God has birthed this vision in the hearts of many student ministers and workers to see a greater Kingdom work in our community.”

Encounter 2005 has been described as an energy-filled worship experience designed to appeal to high school and college students. More than 300 students representing over 30 churches per week have been gathering for a time of worship, engaged prayer and relevant teaching.

“Students have been encouraged to deepen their faith and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ,” Bruno said.

This summer’s guest speakers have been ministers from Fayette County churches and ministries and have included Keith Brown from Crosspoint Community Church, Andrew Hill from Grace Evangelical Church, Steve Geyer from Heritage Christian Church, and Jake Dukes fromWorldwide Discipleship Association. The speaker next week will be Steve Geyer.

Bruno added, “Our desire has been to help students understand who they are in Christ and that they can live from this new identity to the glory of God.”

All high school and college students in the community are encourage to attend. Middle school students and adults are also welcome to attend. Admission is free.

New Hope South is at 1563 Joel Cowan Parkway, 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Ga. Hwys. 85 and 74.