We made it back alive from Great Escape. In fact, it was better than we could have imagined because we left with 11 people and came back with 12! We had an awesome time in Camp Hill with a lot of memories, goofy times and late night games that we will not soon forget. I trust that God will tend to the seeds that have been planted in the hearts of those that came with us.
The theme for the weekend was "Living Above the World." Over the course of the weekend, we talked a lot about what it means to live above the world and to not get caught wearing "Christian camoflage." The youth were challenged to not be one of those people who put on their "Church" gear Sunday morning but then live like the rest of the world every other day. As Christians, we are called to live to a different standard than that of our neighbors and peers. We are called to live up to God's standard.
The theme verse this year was Romans 12:2: "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." As you attempt to overcome the temptation to live for the world, may you seek God's guidance and strength that will transform you from the inside until you are overflowing with the love of God in all the things that you do.
