Today was a great day. As you can see, I’m trying to get more people recapping the day, but my computer doesn’t always cooperate. Travis doens’t know it yet, but he’ll have to write his entry all over again since it didn’t save. Oops.
As you’ll read, it was a long day full of bible study, sessions, & worship. The Mass Event’s continue to be the highlight of the day. Tonight we were a little closer to the stage & that seemed to help a few more kids shed their stoicism. We’ve still got a few holdouts, but now they’re out numbered ;p
Garrick & I went to a session on how to shepherd our group through the gathering. The DCE who gave the presentation was wonderful. It was a very engaging hour & we came away with lots of good ideas. We also explored the Have Merci Cafe, an adult leader’s rest area. They have massages available, but we have yet to partake. Maybe tomorrow. A few of the kids attended some great sessions. The others struck out. Tomorrow we’ll try to see the Jesus Painter. It’ll require some major seat-saving skills on Garrick & my parts, but we’re up for it.
Kristen
All is well in Macomb, as far as I know. (Liz: the weather hasn’t been that great here either–overcast and humid, though not super hot.)
Kristen, it might comfort you to know that the kids are not suffering from being “stoic Lutherans” as much as they are from simply being teens. They tend to not show too much excitement about the things that adults think are cool. Give them time–they’ll bring back experiences that will enrich their lives forever whether they want to or not. You and Garrick are awesome for providing this opportunity!
Teens: I hope you all have a lot of fun this week and make the most of your time with your Lutheran peers. You never know what God has in store! Hugs to all!
I’m guessing Shawn is one of the hold out’s! Thanks to you and Garrick for chaperoning this awesome event for the kids. Has Shawn woke Garrick screaming during the night yet?