So, on to ANGLICAN YOUTH RETREAT 2012!
The camp this year was great. Instead of Sacramento area we were up in Washington, at Warm Beach, which is a false, slanderous name, not only because it was indeed not warm but because it poured rain on us Monday. Bah! The green of everything was great though, and I was ecstatic to have an actual grassy long sports field, as well as an amazing view of the ocean and the distant islands that are so quintessential to Washington.
The students contemplated some ancient and modern arguments for the existence of God, heard a bit of ways in which Christ is revealed in the Old Testament, and discussed their personal struggles with having their faith questioned and attacked in their lives. It was interesting to hear that for the most part many of them struggle more with learning how to appreciate and accept (not "tolerate") the other faiths and beliefs of their friends, family, classmates, etc. The group bonded very quickly, and though I spent a pathetic amount of time recovering from paddling by taking cat naps, I was very happy I was there. A huge ropes course was a new element we have never seen, which was by far one of my own highlights since I looooove playing up in the trees.
The students were incredible diverse for such a small group, full of unstoppable energy and smiles. As usual, summer retreat more than anything makes me wish everyone lived closer. Praise the Lord for email and social networking. :)
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