Well...it was an awfully hard day at work today, but we managed to pull through!
Seriously, with the heat index above 100 degrees, we needed some time in communion with Lake Superior. But we did have a very busy and fulfilling first full 24 hours in Northern Michigan. We worshiped together at the First United Methodist church of L'anse, where we heard a poignant and resonating sermon about finding God during the hard times, and understanding that the hard times are actually a necessary part of God's plan. For the children's moment, he used the example of someone wanting to assist a caterpillar by cutting the cocoon during the chrysalis stage to help it into a butterfly, but realizing that it did not properly develop because it needed the struggle to get to the next phase. That became a big topic of conversation for the youth the rest of the day, and I think will be a recurring theme throughout the week.
Lunch was a picnic on the shores of Lake Superior with fried chicken, mac and cheese, fruit, and a heavy dose of laughter and joy. After a refreshing dip, we went back to the center, got together in groups, and practiced what we will be doing for the VBS camp for the week. Each of us will be working a group focusing on a major area of the camp including games, drama, crafts and music.
After a devotion and some free time, we have hit the rack hard so we will be ready for tomorrow.
Drew Angotti
Brings back memories of my trip to Zeba!
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