I'm just barely home, and we can't even warm up here in Florida (we are going to freeze 4 of the next 5 nights!) - but our hearts are warm, and the cold couldn't get us down, after what was the biggest (and I dare say best) retreat we've had yet. 75 people in total made the trip, many from 500+ miles away, and the fellowship was incredible! The only complaint I've heard: once again, it was too short. (How can we manage a week-long retreat?)
One person (who won't be named!) admitted they said to themselves: "I'm going, but I won't talk, I won't enjoy myself, I'll just get through the day." and repented quickly of that after completely enjoying their time.
My family was totally blessed: spending time with old friends, and making new friends (so much so that we're bringing some home with us!)
Highlights for me were praying for some individual families Saturday night, and skipping most of the men's session to take 22 kids on a hike. (I think I'll be doing that often!)
I can't wait to see what God has for us at Branson and Tennessee...
One person (who won't be named!) admitted they said to themselves: "I'm going, but I won't talk, I won't enjoy myself, I'll just get through the day." and repented quickly of that after completely enjoying their time.
My family was totally blessed: spending time with old friends, and making new friends (so much so that we're bringing some home with us!)
Highlights for me were praying for some individual families Saturday night, and skipping most of the men's session to take 22 kids on a hike. (I think I'll be doing that often!)
I can't wait to see what God has for us at Branson and Tennessee...