We got back yesterday afternoon from 48 packed hours shared with 180+ students (54 of them freshmen!!!!) at His Thousand Hills camp. Despite VERY little sleep (Olivia just does not sleep great away from home and/or when she shares a room with her mommy and daddy), God worked in lives this weekend. I was personally challenged to share more time with him- not just academically, but in relationship with Him. It seemed like many students learned about God as Father- some quotes from facebook of what students are saying about the weekend:
"I may be weak,
But your spirit's strong in me,My flesh may fail,But my God you never will.
♥ Thanks to everyone for making this weekend awesome!"God is absolutely amazing. Holy, Holy, Holy is my Father."He has been so good to me, I can't help but be happy. :-)""I will see him for myself.
Yes, I will see him with my own eyes.
I am overwhelmed at the thought!" -Job 19:27"YAYYY!!!!! Fall Retreat was awesommmeeee, talk to you soon!!! :)"~ from one friend to another after the fall retreat
From a Chinese student who is not a believer, yet :)
"I think what most attracts me to this country is its culture, belief and environment~
p.s. I love this retreat, love you all~ ^o^"
Just part of the huge group shot- which turned into a huge pile on as you can see:)
Our fantastic staff team that made it all come together!
The junior women! We came to PSU when these women are freshmen and these are the women reaching out to freshmen now- I am priveleged to lead an Oaks Bstude with about half of them and meet one on one with at least two of them regularly:)
Olivia LOVED the retreat- we beleive she is an extravert for sure! She walked up the aisle all on her own to our friend Eric, who was talking at the moment, and said a few things herself to the crowd.
All in all it was a GREAT retreat- we are so thankful we get to be a part of this and for all of you who help us be a part of it too!!!
Our fantastic staff team that made it all come together!
The junior women! We came to PSU when these women are freshmen and these are the women reaching out to freshmen now- I am priveleged to lead an Oaks Bstude with about half of them and meet one on one with at least two of them regularly:)
Olivia LOVED the retreat- we beleive she is an extravert for sure! She walked up the aisle all on her own to our friend Eric, who was talking at the moment, and said a few things herself to the crowd.
All in all it was a GREAT retreat- we are so thankful we get to be a part of this and for all of you who help us be a part of it too!!!
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