7th/8th Retreat - Day 1
I got a text from a senior while we were having our 6th grade session this morning that said, “um…the middle schoolers are singing Christmas songs on my bus. we’re having the best time!” I knew right then that this was going to be a fun couple of days and Day 1 did not let me down! We had a great day!
After everyone got here, we had a brief orientation and then students went to their rooms and got settled in before reporting for lunch. The seniors have done a great job in leading the students and making sure they’re where they’re supposed to be and on time! After lunch, we had a middle school-wide scavenger hunt around the camp. It was a blast! It was followed by some free time, in which the blob, trapeze, water slides, boats, zipline, snack bar, coffee shop (for us old people), game room, basketball and volleyball courts and more were all open! After dinner, everyone got on their country/western/cowboy/cowgirl attire. We had some great participants tonight, but Hazel and Mark won our best-dressed award for the evening (although Ansley’s suspenders were pretty cool!). During our session, Chris Coleman and the band led us some fun upbeat songs, but also a time of meaningful and thoughtful worship. Then Cody Deese got up and brought a challenging message…the worship session showed us it is going to be a great week!
Then we went to cabin groups (which are smaller groups, composed of people in each student’s room and led by a few seniors per room). We ended the night with a talent show and saw some funny and great talents (everything from rubics cubes to singing a solo). We have some talented middle schoolers…but we also have some talented seniors. They performed a lip-sync performance of “My Girl” and had everyone had their feet! We ended the night with a dance party and then everyone went off to their cabins.
While they’re resting now, we’re excited about what tomorrow will hold for us. Thanks for the prayers!
