Last weekend I attend Briefing at Forest Home as a camper instead of a staff member. The weekend consisted of morning worship, workshops, free time, evening gatherings with Albert Tate, chat groups and late night activities. Albert Tate, our main speaker, began the weekend with this thought, "Come hungry, leave full." This phrase stuck with me all weekend. Friday night was a great night of evaluation and preparation for the weekend. I was excited to see what God would teach me throughout the course of the weekend. Urban Rescue, Point Loma alumnus from San Diego, led worship every morning and evening during the weekend. All of the guys are genuine and encouraging in all they do. During the weekend I was able to attend workshops with both Mark Foreman, father of Switchfoot's John Foreman, and Abbie Smith, author of the book "Keeping Your Faith in College." Mark shared with us how to be transformed in our daily lives and therefore transform the world around us. Abbie focused on how we should treat others and how to be a blessing to them. It was inspiring to hear what both Mark and Abbie had to say in the workshops. They are very wise and it was good to hear from them. Albert Tate continually knocked us off our horse all weekend. He was able to really connect with the group and speak directly to us. The weekend was a good time for me to connect with fellow college students from all over Southern California. I had a great time being able to see my friends from Forest Home's Summer 2009 Staff. I had really formed a family with all of these people and when summer ended I was heartbroken because of the friendships that I was leaving behind. I was so excited to connect with my good friends again. We were able to go to the zip-line, rock wall, lake and pool, which we didn't get to do much this summer since we were working. I roomed with the Adventure Mountain girls in Forest Center. The weekend was FANTASTIC and I wish I never had to leave. I will definitely go back to Briefing next year. The question is, "Who will go with me?"
Here are some pictures from the weekend. Everyone should look into going. It is an amazing weekend that will continue to bless many college students in the future. Look into it, you could be next!
Josh and I
Mae, Feetz, Me, and Makenzie
Enoch, Kyle (Sonic) and I
Makenzie and Taylor. The AMAZING Rec Girls!
Mae (Maeberry) and Jeni (Splunk)
Maeberry and Feetz
Autumn (Falling Leaf) and Jill (Feetz)
Feetz on 'The Blob'
Trinity Church asked me to take their picture. I'm glad to see that they were having a good time.
The final jam with Albert, Urban Rescue and the Staff Hosts.
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