We usually call it confirmation – as if we, as a faith community, are confirming that, yes, you might have a clue when it comes to what it means to be a Lutheran Christian. I wonder how many of us, as adults, would be willing to stand before a congregation and share our statements of faith. That’s just what happened at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC.
My son was among the eight young people who shared. It was my joy to have been assigned to be communion assistant and to present these eight confirmands to the congregation.
Robert was willing to have me share some of his words with you in this blog. Of course, I must preface this with his comment – yeah, you can do that – who do I know that reads your blog anyway? Such affirmation! 
For those of you who dwell in this ministry known as Youth & Family, the Eric Griggs that Robert speaks about is Y&F Director at our home congregation – Mt. Olive, Hickory. Know that you all make a difference in the faith journeys of young people. Thank you Eric for being a Triple A Adult in Robert’s life.
“An inspiration that I have had in my experience with church (besides my parents and Pastor Dave) would be Eric Griggs. He has always been there for me and everyone in my youth group. He is always the person to show you how to do something especially in a church service. When you are first learning to be a crucifer or acolyte, you get really nervous because you think you might mess up but he is always there to give reassurance. He is also always willing to do anything for you and the people around you. He is just an all-around good person.
Overall, I have learned that confirming my baptism means that I am confirming my faith in God’s promises that he made to me.”
