This weekend was amazing. Anna and I went to Living Waters Bible Camp in Westby, WI this weekend and I was unsure on how it was going to end up. It was doubtful because it was not with our regular Village Church fall retreat, and I wanted to be with all my friends desperately. I only know a few people there, and so it was awkward at first. My whole point of this trip was to meet other Christians on campus. The good thing is, I did. I mean I have to work on these relationships, they just don't automatically become very good friends, but it made me excited. I was happy to be surrounded by people who believe what I believe, and want to be with God as much as I do! Being away this weekend made me realize that I so want to be at a Christian school. It's a breath of fresh air honestly! Although that made me happy, I still was reminded of all my friends, and especially Travis. I missed him a lot, even though he had never been there but, there was just something about it there that moved me. To move along, the worship was outstanding! They were all in their mid twenties I would say, and they sang wonderfully (Kara it reminded me of your voice) The songs they chose really moved me. The first night I was in tears because I just felt the spirit surrounded us in that little room. It's a great feeling. Anna and I also chose a "track" which was revolved around the Kingdom of God, and the Lord's Prayer. Our speaker basically took us through the first couple lines of the prayer, and gave us passages to dissect and figure out how it relates to Heaven, and so forth. It really got you thinking, and I found it quite interesting. I can't explain it all because this would get to be too long, but wow. I'll bring it home sometime and explain it to those who are curious! Also during the weekend they had a "no talent talent show" and there were some really hysterical people that went up there! They did skits on Wayne's World, comedy routines, odd dances they created, and so forth. One guy went up there though, and said he was going to play a song, but had just got a call that his friend died in a car accident back home. He asked for a moment of silence, and naturally I started praying. I heard some people start laughing, and I was thinking to myself, what the heck?? He went on to say that this friend was only 16 and that we really need to give it up to the Lord, and that's the moment I broke into tears. Later I find out that it was all a joke and he was just trying to be serious for as long as possible. How is that funny? People were looking at me like, woah... it's a joke. I guess I just don't find anything like that even remotely funny. I got over it but still, that was prob. my only downfall of the weekend.
I did make one little realization by going away this weekend. We were talking about how we cannot just surround ourselves by "the bubble" of Christian people, because you almost become a couch potato Christian. You are comfortable where you are, but you do not ever leave that couch, and you are not working towards the Kingdom of God. The "bubble" should be your little resting area for when you need a little break from the real world. I mean this isn't true for all, but then it clicked for me. I think I really am supposed to be here... I think I may at least plant the seed of God into them (of course with God's help) and I can at least get people to think by my ways. I'm not sure, but I think I will be staying here, unless for some very odd reason i get accepted into Bethel, which I'm almost positive I won't. I think I'll be ok though.
An amazing event occured also. I sorta stated this on the forum, but I will say it again here. So the lead singer/pastor at our retreat has a little girl, Molly, who is like three. He had just finished singing one of the songs on Sunday, and she immediately said, "Good job Papa. You did a really good job". It was the sweetest thing ever! There was also a screen up with words, and a picture of Jesus with a crown of thorns on his head. She then asked what Jesus was doing in that picture. To top things off about this little girl, her father explained to us that three weeks ago she asked how do you let Jesus into your heart at the dinner table! So they prayed the prayer and she has accepted Jesus into her heart at the age of three. God is truly wonderful and powerful.
College Moment: Anna and I decided we really needed to flip the Futon over because the bars were starting to mold to us, and it was rather filthy. But, we didn't count on it being so flipping heavy! Wow...how pathetic are we? It was some good times though! Oooh college
Friends Quote: "Ross: Laugh it up! But the joke's on you, because we don't need to get divorced, okay? We're just gonna get an annulment.Joey: An annulment? Ross, I don't think surgery's the answer here!" Oh goll...
Sister in Christ,
Amy <3
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