Today was spent walking, screaming, having instances of being scared to death, and getting too much sun. It was awesome! We spent 1 1/2 days at Cedar Point. There were 32 of us. We started going 3 years ago. We got 1 cabin the first year, 2 cabins the 2nd year, and 2 cabins and 2 hotel rooms this year. I'd say that's a pretty good yearly increase.
Everyone had a great time and we all got there safely, and got home safely. Every youth brought 1 food item and we ended up having plenty of food for our whole trip and even brought food home with us. Some youth went there not knowing anyone very well. But, by the end of the trip they were all good friends. But, one thing that was a blessing during the trip was my volunteers. Having that many youth in a place that big and busy is a difficult thing to manage. I had 8 other people there to help me do that. Seeing so many other adults that made a commitment to the youth those 2 days was a wonderful thing. They spent time with them, bonded with them, and made connections that will last a lifetime. Years from now, the youth will say to the adults... "remember when we went on that ride together?" Those connections are a huge thing. It's great that I am connected to the youth. I should be. But, to give the youth other connections to the church is really what it's all about. And, this was a great opportunity to do that.
So, where was God today? He made sure we were safe. He made sure we had a great time. But, most of all, He made sure we began to build lasting connections with adults in the church.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Everyone had a great time and we all got there safely, and got home safely. Every youth brought 1 food item and we ended up having plenty of food for our whole trip and even brought food home with us. Some youth went there not knowing anyone very well. But, by the end of the trip they were all good friends. But, one thing that was a blessing during the trip was my volunteers. Having that many youth in a place that big and busy is a difficult thing to manage. I had 8 other people there to help me do that. Seeing so many other adults that made a commitment to the youth those 2 days was a wonderful thing. They spent time with them, bonded with them, and made connections that will last a lifetime. Years from now, the youth will say to the adults... "remember when we went on that ride together?" Those connections are a huge thing. It's great that I am connected to the youth. I should be. But, to give the youth other connections to the church is really what it's all about. And, this was a great opportunity to do that.
So, where was God today? He made sure we were safe. He made sure we had a great time. But, most of all, He made sure we began to build lasting connections with adults in the church.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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