i had an opportunity to go work a week of youth camp in louisiana. i wasn't sure what it would entail and if there would be space. i actually didn't know for sure until just a few days before students came.
after my parents and i drove 10hrs back to fort worth from new mexico, i jumped in my car and drove another 3 1/2 hours east to louisiana. i love road trips, but this one was really long. it was so worth it though! i met up with kevin (the boy in my life) and he began introducing me to a lot of fuego staff. it was a bit overwhelming, but by the end of the week we all became best friends.
camp fuego is set up just like any other student life camp. churches bring their youth group and we as the staff facility their time at camp. we had large group sessions with worship and teaching of the word. we had small group sessions (aka..."DG" [discussion group]). we had recreation activities. fuego fun. and late night staff games (mafia and signs)!
my DG for the week was 11th graders, both boys and girls. my co-leader was john and we had an incredible group of kids. our DG time was amazing. one of my favorite things is sitting with students and talking about life. it is powerful and encouraging for both parites.
2 precious girls i hung out with ALOT at fuego
1st pic @ fuego w/kevin
DG #21
kevin and i with some of his old students from river valley church
-we ate just about every meal together
my roommates for the week:
Ann Marie, Lauren, and Meg
2 more beautiful friends i made at fuego..
last day @ fuego
we all lost sleep that week, but to be in great fellowship and community with these people was worth every minute. i now have a new family of friends in which i am beyond blessed to have!
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