weekend

I was so excited on Friday getting ready for my lock-in! It was the first actual one that was that wasn't part of a 30 hour famine. So, I was looking forward to something different.  The focus of the event was to have group building activities to help the group connect.  So, I had something planned that I have wanted to do for years.  We went to a challenge course and the best part was I wasn't in charge.  I was a participant-part of the group.  It was a day of  meeting new people,  having new experiences,  getting through some rough times,  stretching limits,  and building relationships.  They all had a great time-even if they had times of panic about doing something they may not be excited about,  we accomplished all of the goals and ended the day feeling great about themselves and each other. Mission accomplished!
Afterwards,  we went to a bonfire hosted by a church member.  She made lots of great food,  had a big fire,  and outdoor activities for the youth.  After dinner,  one of the youth got her guitar and started playing while several joined in by singing.  Before I knew it, we were all singing songs and then telling scary stories-typical bonfire fun. It was a perfect evening.
The next morning,  we hosted coffee hour for the congregation so that they could see our new room.  It was a great morning of talking to people about the youth,  seeing how  many people of our congregation support the youth!  I had people offer their time, ask what the youth still needed for their room,  and state that they are  going to strongly support the summer camp programs after hearing from the youth.
So where did i see God this weekend?  One of my volunteers told me if we talked at youth group about where we saw God on Sunday,  he saw God in the congregation and their love and support for the youth.  I agree!  This was a weekend when I can't think of a moment when I didn't see God.