February 18-19: Revolve Tour

I volunteered to serve at the Revolve Tour on February 18-19. I originally volunteered because I wanted to be a part of something that I knew would be good, fun, and encouraging for girls. Then, I found out that as a volunteer, I would get two free tickets that I could give to girls to come to the event for free. How exciting! I originally asked one of my friends if she wanted to go, but she was unable to. So, I prayed and prayed and asked God to tell me who he wanted to have the tickets. I hadn't heard a name, but rather to just offer them up. So, I asked my Pastor's wife, Tracy, if she knew anyone who wanted them. The night before the event, two girls from youth group asked if they could have the tickets.

One of my friends from Bible Study and church also decided to volunteer. We were looking forward to going together and watching the Lord move in the lives of all the girls that would be there. She too brought two girls from youth group.

The Stage

My Badge

The event was awesome! I had so much fun listening to the speakers and meeting some incredible people. I even made a new friend. I was part of the usher team, so I helped escort girls to their seats and direct them to the nearest restroom, etc. I knew that this would be part of ushering when I volunteered, but I didn't know that the ushers also helped control the lines of girls waiting in line to meet and greet the artists and speakers. It was crazy! There were multiple signing times and several artists at each. The artists would sit at tables to sign the autographs. I worked the table for Britt Nicole, Kathryn McCormick, and Jenna Lucado Bishop. I had so much fun watching how excited the girls got when they met the artists. The Revolve Tour also had Chad Eastham, Hawk Nelson, Group 1 Crew, and Jamie Grace.

Shannen, Jenna L.B. Mandee, and me!

The highlight of the entire conference was when one of my youth group girls, Mandee, saw a girl who really wanted to meet Group 1 Crew but didn't have a ticket, so Mandee gave up her ticket to meet and greet. I was so proud of her! I could not believe that she would be so selfless to give up her ticket for her chance to meet the group. Actually, I could believe it. Her heart is always so kind and concerned about others, she is just that kind of person. I got an idea in my head. I wondered if there would be any way for her to meet the group backstage. I knew that Group 1 Crew was already done with their signing times. So, I asked the head of the usher crew (not his official title) if he could help me help her. I told him the story of her selfless act and he said he would do what he could. He told me to get her and bring her down to the backstage staircase. When I returned with Mandee, there was Manwell from Group 1 Crew!!! She was so excited and I have to admit that I was excited too. Watching her face light up and knowing that she got a personal meet and greet was really special.

It was so much fun to serve and to be filled up through powerful messages, beautiful music, times of worship, and being surrounded by sisters in Christ.