Boys BIC Encounter #66

I consider it a privilege and honor to be the Lay Director for the Boy’s Encounter #66 in February. It definitely has been a journey to get to this point, but I would not trade it for anything. It is stretching me to say the least, and has been a good thing to Trust in the Father for His help and guidance and discernment. As I was preparing a couple weeks ago, I was feeling a little stressed and overwhelmed; I heard him say “Fabian, Fabian” as he did with Martha and tell me that I am concerned about many things, but Mary has chosen the better. Most of you know that story about Mary and Martha and it was so refreshing when I felt like the Lord gently remind me that He is here to help me and to REST in HIM and TRUST HIM. When reading that story before I kind of always felt like Jesus was a little harsh with Martha, I guess because I sometimes am like Martha. Very agenda oriented. But when I felt the Lord speak to me it was so gentle and Loving and kind. It was like he was wooing me to HIMSELF. What an Awesome GOD we serve.

I also have the tendency to want to get something done so I can sit back and enjoy Life. Well, again I felt like the Lord tell me it is not to “Get through, but a Get Too” mentality. To enjoy this season of preparing and organizing and sit in the Presence of God. It is the best place to be.

I also have the privilege to partner and work this Encounter with Breanne Rainey. I first met her at last year’s Encounter as we were both ALD’s and quickly appreciated her passion for JESUS and how she wants to share HIM with others and especially young people. What a Blessing it is to serve with her.

Our theme is “More like Jesus.” Our song is “More like Jesus” by One voice worship. Our scripture is 2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT “So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord – Who is the Spirit – makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His Glorious image.” I will have to say that Breanne come up with it all, but I quickly come on board with it. I feel like that is what we are all striving for is to be “More like Jesus” and to Share His Goodness and Love to others and in our case to some precious 15–18-year-olds. I was originally thinking along the lines of “Trust” as a Theme, but if you look close at this scripture trust is right there in the middle of it. When it talks about the veil being removed; it talks about earlier in the passage that the veil is removed when we believe. When it says believe, it is not talking about a head knowledge, but a putting of total trust in Jesus. So there it is…..TRUST!!! So that just confirms everything. My most recent life verse Jeremiah 17:7 “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.”

The team is close to being full and I am so looking forward to gathering with them. There is such a good mix of servants. Some I have known a long time and some a couple years and some I have just met, but I am convinced that every one of the team members LOVES JESUS with all their heart and are eager to serve HIM.
We covet your Prayers as we start to prepare for formations and eventually the weekend. That we can share the Love of Jesus to these young people so we can “become more like Jesus” so they can become more like Jesus.

Theme- More like JESUS
Song-“More Like Jesus” One Voice Worship
Verse- 2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT- “So all of us who have had the veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord – who is the Spirit – makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image.”

Weekend dates – February 14-16, 2026
Feb. 13, 2026 (Friday) Team Arrives at Camp Illiana 5:00pm ET
Feb. 14, 2026 (Saturday) Participants Arrive 8:00am ET
Feb. 15, 2026 (Sunday) Candlelight 7:30/9:30pm ET
Feb. 16, 2026 (Monday) Closing 4:30pm ET

Formation information
January 10, 2026 Formation #1 8:30am-1:00 ET @ Harvest
January 17, 2026 Formation #2 8:30am-1:00 ET @ Harvest
January 24, 2026 Formation #3 8:30am-1:00 ET @ Harvest (together)
January 31, 2026 Formation #4 8:30am-1:00 ET @ Harvest (together)
February 13, 2026 Formation #5 5:30pm-? ET @ Camp Illiana

Harvest Community Fellowship—200 W Main St., Washington, IN 47501

Love You all,
Fabian Lengacher
SIWE 19B Table of Phillip

Lay Director: Fabian Lengacher [ 812.444.9398 ]
ALD: Scott Thompson [ 812.630.8511 ]
YLD: Ari McDonald [ 812.354.4352 ]

Heads
Clergy: David DePoister [ 812.677.6142 ]
Logistics: Matt Lawyer [ 812.617.0161 ]
Liturgist: Ashton Wagler [ 812.698.8755 ]
Agape: KC Heller [ 812.617.2869 ]
Weekend Helper: Mitch Risley [ 812.887.5800 ]
Cook: Joe Cardinal [ 812.890.6116 ]
Musician: Nick John [ 812.664.1693 ]

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me (Phone # 812-444-9398). I am continuing to pray for you all and the upcoming weekend. I am so looking forward to serving with you all. And more info will be coming your way as we get closer.