{"id":7492,"date":"2006-07-25T13:57:28","date_gmt":"2006-07-25T18:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/newswire\/?p=7492"},"modified":"2011-07-06T08:33:55","modified_gmt":"2011-07-06T13:33:55","slug":"5054","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.covchurch.org\/newswire\/2006\/07\/25\/5054\/","title":{"rendered":"Readers Share Their Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Don Meyer<\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO, IL (July 25, 2006) &#8211; 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\u2019s  online Readers Share feature. To see those comments, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5047.html\">Readers Share.<!--more--><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Following are comments relating to various stories, edited in some cases  for length. To read a particular story of interest, click on the  headline.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5056.html\">Zack Doing Well Following Cancer Surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Pastor Rich Moore<\/em> 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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5052.html\">Lillie Makes It to CHIC \u2013 Finally!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Mary Ellenberger<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<p><em>Stan Johnson<\/em> 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!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5048.html\">Ministry Seeks to Help Boys Transition into Manhood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Chaplain Raymond Wade<\/em> of Parkton, NC, writes: May God bless you in this endeavor.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5044.html\">Spanish-Version Stories Reflect Change in Covenant<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Daniela Flores<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5033.html\">&#8216;No Ordinary Day&#8217; for Surprise Guest at CHIC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Katie<\/em> 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&#8217;t have got any better with Zack arriving there to join us. Thanks  to everyone that helped him out.<\/p>\n<p><em>Deb Wiler<\/em> of Sturgis, MI, writes: I just want to say THANK YOU to  the people that made this trip possible for Zack. He&#8217;s very special to  me and he&#8217;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&#8217;s lucky to have so many wonderful people to care so much about him.  Thank you again!<\/p>\n<p><em>Cassandra Bekkala<\/em> of Iron River, MI, writes: I&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5031.html\">CHIC: Youth Pack Food, Donate to Sudanese<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Thelma Lawson<\/em> 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&#8217;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 &#8211; to win souls to  Christ.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item5025.html\">CHIC: A Time to &#8216;Get Real with Jesus&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ashley<\/em> of Minneapolis, MN, writes: I had an absolute blast at  CHIC &#8211; I wouldn&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item4992.html\">New DVD Takes Fun Look at CHIC History<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ross Wilson<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covchurch.org\/cov\/news\/item4135.html\">CHIC 2006 Information Now Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Zoe Duncan<\/em> 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.  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