Berdyansk Retreat

Last week we took 29 people to Berdyansk for our annual teen retreat. Our theme was "No Ordinary Love" and in morning and afternoon classes we explored the teachings of Jesus and many of his parables concerning the love we should have for one another and for God. We played group games each morning and had "Minute To Win It" games in the evenings. We also had our nightly campfire devotionals and, of course, the talent show on Friday night. Thanks to Lora, we also ate well three times each day! Enjoy the pictures...

More Friday Fun

Every day I am asked by kids in the playground - "Are we having class on Friday?" They are so eager to attend Friday Fun Day. It is a joy to teach these kids and see them learning to grow in their love for God and one another. Last week we did not have Friday Fun Day because we were on the teen retreat in Berdyansk, but the little kids were all gathered around when we drove up from the retreat on Saturday evening and they immediately began cheering and clapping their hands! We love that kind of welcome home celebration.