So here we are in Charleston WV. It was a long trip and I was already tired from being at camp all last week.
I came here hoping to help my children stretch and learn to the joys of serving others.
I want them to be excited about helping and sharing the love of God.
I knew this week was going to be a challenge and would stretch me, but wow what a bucket of cold water in my face when I arrived!
No parking spot.
Carrying luggage up stairs.
Confusion in finding all that belonged with me and Megan and what went with Mike and Alex since we were split up.
Then learning that I would share a room with about 10 other ladies.
But then we had dinner and I was able to get my self settled some.
Biggest bonus is I found an internet connection.
Once we all gathered for worship I was able to focus more on our mission here.
The staff shared with everyone our theme for this week found in Luke 19:1-10
Then they had us look at some pics of people's faces and write down what we saw.
They were people who looked hurt, lonely etc..
Then they challenged us to look at them as God sees them and I wrote things like beloved, my child, I love you, beautiful.
Afterwards we gathered with our church youth group and all the kids shared honestly why they were here and what they hoped to get out of this.
I was impressed with their responses.
I'm excited about what tomorrow will bring.
I look forward to what God has planned for this great group of young people and for me!
