Hello everyone! I have really slacked on writing updates lately, but time just seems to get away from me. I cannot believe that in 6 weeks, my time as a YAV will officially come to a close. I am reassured over and over again that staying in Nashville next year is absolutely the right decision, but that does not mean that I still do not face anxiety that comes with change. For right now, I am going to try to not think about what lies ahead, and instead update you on what I did this past week.
For the 2nd summer in a row, I headed to the beautiful Black Mountains of North Carolina to Montreat, about 20 miles east of Asheville. I had the opportunity to serve as a Small Group Leader to 30 high school students attending Week 1 of the Montreat Youth Conference. I am not going to lie...it was challenging, draining, and frustrating at times trying to keep 30 high schoolers focused for 3 hours of small group time a day. In the midst of these struggles, though, I loved being a part of this small part of their faith journey. I was energized to see the youth forms such strong bonds with one another in just a short week; to be challenged in my own faith from their questions and comments; and to be reminded of the importance of faith when we are faced with the storms of life.
I also had the privilege of getting to know the 3 youth that went from Second Presbyterian Church throughout the week because I stayed with them in a house nearby. They never ceased to impress me with their maturity and willingness to grow. They also kept me laughing all week long! I am so grateful that 2nd Presbyterian is feels more and more like my second church home.
It was a good week...it was a great week, actually. Although I return back to Nashville and back to work probably more tired than when I left, it was well worth the trip :)
No comments:
Post a Comment