We had a great keynote speaker, Scott Phillips, in the mornings; there was a talented music leader, Colby Logan; and we enjoyed the enthusiastic, encouraging pastor, Rodger Nishioka in the evening worship services. The theme for the week was “turning the page,” and it focused on the fact that our lives are stories, and that we must listen to others’ stories, as well as share ours. Our back home group times at night allowed us to open up and to hear and share feedback among each other about our day. It was, and is, a blessing to see God working in each of the youth in different ways.
We also had a great white water rafting adventure (another first time for me) that went very well, thanks to the cooperation of the youth and the trained river guides. We had a fun, exciting time, and no one was hurt, and that's always a good thing. It was a great time to escape the busy life, away from distractions, and spend time in a place of "rest" and hear from God.
I will leave you with something to think about that pastor Rodger shared. “…too many times I think that people miss the big picture when they look at this young generation and say ‘you are the church of tomorrow.’ Yes, you are that, but you are also the church of today!” See, I truly believe that the youth are not merely the future, but they are also the present. I thank God and this church for this opportunity to be a part of their lives on this spiritual journey.
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