Day 7 - Impossibilities becoming Imminently Possible - Friday August 20

This was the day where there were mixed feelings.  The expectations of returning to the daily grind and routines of life and the wanting to stay at the mountaintop reaping of the blessings of a joyous retreat.  E-mail, telephone numbers, addresses, and other information were exchanged as the campers and staff began to transition.  Campers were so appreciative of their counselors and directors because these participants really gave it their all.  The Annual Youth Retreat Planning Team is so appreciative of all the work and service provided by our directors, counselors, kitchen staff and Bible study leaders. 

Our dear sisters Jennie, Ann Renee, and Silmara prepared a Quilt of Heroes where the campers shared their impressions of the term "hero" and its significance in relation to Jesus Christ.  This quilt was presented at the last worship service on Friday evening with a charge to "Be Heroes for the Lord."

A 10-minute pictorial presentation was prepared and shown on the last evening.  We are grateful for all the contributors and Suzette who produced this CD.  If you wish to obtain a copy please e-mail us at:

accionyouthretreat@gmail.com

In the evening we gathered in Charlotte's Room for our worship service. 

Pastor Victor shared with us three points in turning the impossible to the possible:

- Believe in God and His Son, Jesus Christ! - John 6:6

- Believe in the possibility that Jesus will work through you! - Mark 9:23 & John 14:12

- Believe in your future! - Jeremiah 29:11

To the glory of God, many lives were touched this evening as a result of all the experiences confronted during the course of the week.  Many of our youth acknowledged Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  Many have questions about their faith, yet wish to be positive "bringers" for Christ. 

It is now up to us (the Church) to nurture and cultivate these young minds and hearts with the understanding that they have been given awesome gifts and a powerful charge!  Let's continue to create modes of opportunity for the development of our present leaders!

The 35th Anniversary of the Annual Youth Retreat will be on:

August 13-20, 2011

Mark your calendars!