Monday, July 16, 2012

SARANAC 2k12

"Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all…Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name." -1 Chronicles 29:11,13

I read this verse in a devotional and can't stop reading it. It puts words to describe what an incredible week we had at Saranac. I got to watch kids go from death to life. Eternal decisions made…these kids will never be the same. And I got to watch it and be part of it! Why me? I have no clue. But I'm so so thankful. Absolutely incredible.

My favorite parts of the week? The laughter (when you get 16 girls in one cabin…it's bound to be a good time). Constant laughter. Singing (more like screaming) Don't Stop Believin' in club. Hearing Tim, the speaker, share the gospel every night…the kids were so intrigued, you could hear a pin drop (which is a big deal when you have 350 high school students in one room). Watching high school boys square dance…and love it! Laying in a hammock with a high school for 2 hours talking about life and what holds us back from trusting the God of the Universe. Parasailing with a freshman girl and just being in awe with her of God's creation. My incredible support system at Saranac…seeing people who I care so much about and who care for me so well - what a gift it was to walk around camp, talking with girls about life and the Lord, and to look up and pass by a dear friend who just gives me a smile and to know that I was being covered in prayer in that moment. Having the privilege of extending the same grace I've received to my high school friends. Being broken before the Lord (it's a really long and hard week).

Here are a few pictures: Enjoy!















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