Here we are... oh gash!
So as stated in my last blog, I particiapted in a country wide youth retreat called Congreso this past weekend. And I ahve to admit that it went really well. I wasn't expecting to meet very many people but I was really hoping that the 15 of us from my church would grow closer. And God was so faithful to surpass any expectations. I not only got to really spend some quality time with my youth group, but I also met so many amazingly sweet christians from all over the country.
Before I go on I ahve to say that I LOVE the kids in our youth group. We have got to be the biggest nerds possible.In fact, the guy who taught the Bible class that I took during the retreat (on 2 Tim) said this exact thing. He was comment on how fome (boring) his youth group is because they just stand around while all the other churches jump around during worship... and then he commented that the only more fome church than his, was Providencia (thats mine) because we don't even just stand there while the worship service is blasting away, but we are off sitting on the side of the wall, READING! I am sure I contributed to that image. But really our youth group is something very special. Here are some examples:
1.) we work off of dares like we are 14 year old boys. Nathan went around hugging random guys and I actually proposed maarriage to a stranger (who is now scarred for life)
2.) We are completely comfortable dancing in our own little world. While the rest of the people are being cool and dancing well, we are practicing "the grocery cart", "the hairwash", and other classic dances from the 5th grade
3.) We were half gringo which led to the question of what country our church is from
4.) We all love each other in a way that can only come from Christ
I just felt really blessed to be a part of this congreso and to go to it with many of my best friends. Pictures will come soon.. and maybe a few more stories about Congreso...
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