DEVOTED

This past weekend I had the chance to accompany the Marvin Youth to Student Life camp in Talladega, Alabama. As an adult. I chaperoned. I chaperoned people less than six months younger than me. Needless to say, I was a little tentative about the whole trip and thought it would be a chore. Per usual, I was proven wrong. The community on this trip was amazing: sixth graders, sophomores, college kids, and associate pastors all intertwined to become family. I don't think I ever sat down to eat with the same people twice.

Before my class left for college, we all filled out a survey and gathered to discuss our spiritual gifts. Mine was hospitality: the gift of inclusion and making others feel comfortable. I would have never picked it to describe myself, but once it was in front of me I had a hard time understanding why I'd never thought of it before. It was so obviously me. And for someone who cares a great deal about involving every single person, this trip delivered. Not only that, but it provided some much needed spiritual revival. I cannot express how proud I am of all my MUMC Youth friends for taking the theme of the week, DEVOTED, to heart and fully devoting themselves to Christ regardless of what has happened or what will happen. They are such an inspiration to me!

Now on to Mission Week...