Saturday, July 19, 2008

Project 29 - Staffing Student Life Camp at Covenant College

Last Sunday we met at 8:00 in the morning to head to Covenant College on Lookout Mountain in Georgia. The group included Josh Harris, Michele Kaylor, Mark Hermecz, Ryan Horton, Caitlyn Enloe (my roomie!), Liz Hinrickson, Dianna Tingle, Jared Archer, Blake Strevel, Andrew Wash, Whitney Wash, Justin Thigpen, Savannah Thigpen and Jeff McKenzie.

Upon arriving we found out that we were going to have to "load-in." (this basically means setting up everything for the camp from stage stuff to the merchandise table to everything else.) This change in plans insured to me that we were going to have a great week as our students showed their willingness to be flexible and serve no matter what. It was the most fun I've ever had at a load-in!

As staffers at a camp we have certain jobs that we are required to do and needs that have to be met. Outside of that, it is really up to the students to determine how much they are going to take from camp. All week long our students exceeded expectations by going out of their way to build relationships with campers. They spent their free time playing frisbee or singing in the choir when they could have been sleeping. They sat with other churches during meals instead of just the staff, and they put all their effort and energy into their games at recreation. It was awesome to watch them serve. Thanks guys!

Lacy

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

hey savannah, could you tell dianna that i said i'm glad we're friends even if she tried to suffocate me with a blanket! Thanks

Anonymous said...

that picture of us pointing at jeff is perfect.
everyone looks happy, including me.
:)

Anonymous said...

Savannah Said.......Haha fun times :]

Anonymous said...

awe i miss the trip.

i love the picture of all of us and jeff standing on his hands. lol. especially savannah's expression. :)