Fall Retreat

Jaimie, Tamara, and Amberkay 

Beautiful Lake Bronson

Jaimie

Apparently walking flat trails is considered hiking, and the trail that goes around the lake is enough to form a hiking club. YES. 

This weekend I was able to go on a fall retreat with the college/young adult crowd from my church. It was fantastic. Canoeing, star tipping, ultimate frisbee, and fellowship with other believers made for an incredible weekend. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone, and the Lord has definitely changed my attitude and helped me be able to step out of my comfort zone and initiate meetings and greetings with others.  We went to bed at 3 each night and this morning (Sunday) left at 7am to get to church so we could do "Don't just go to church, BE the church" and participate in outreach and ministry. We all had bright orange shirts on with our slogan on the backs and joined various groups who were doing various tasks. Some of these included free car repairs, oil changes, lawn mowing, bathroom cleaning, landscaping, and anything that we saw the community needed. I participated in the parsonage cleaning and really enjoyed getting to work with everyone.  Afterwards was delicious barbecued food :) The body of Christ is amazing. Acts 2:44 basically says that we have everything in common with believers. It doesn't what our personalities are, or our personal tastes, because that shouldn't be what we base relationships on, for when we have Christ is common, we have everything in common. I won't lie, this was no spiritual revival or life-changing event for me, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable and meaningful. I really have been blessed to meet other Christians here who are sincere and genuine in their faith. It's encouraging and inspiring.  God bless.