Water and the Word

After filling up on an AMAZING breakfast of biscuits and gravy, the gang set off on an adventure to Okatoma Creek to spend the day kayaking and snacking! With one canoe and 25 kayaks, we set down the Creek and made a first stop at a large swimming hole with a rope swing! There were many back and belly-flops, and also some amazing front and back-flips. Cameron managed to sucker Andi into going off one and one time only with his puppy-dog eyes. We interacted with some of the local wildlife, including the people, and fought fiercely with the raging rapids! There were lots of amazing mud fights and a little rain. There were a few scraps and wimps, like Lana being towed by Andi for at least 3.5 miles of our 7 mile trip.

After relaxing for a few minutes and a great pizza dinner, we headed in to church. Pastor Carlos and the members of Ebenezer included us in their fantastic worship service. Steve prayed for us with the fervor of the Spirit and got lots of Amens! (We really were praying with him, not just counting Amens.). Angie and Mandi sang "This is the Day that the Lord has Made." Then Pastor Carlos spoke about "Being a Witness". His illustrations were amazing and reminded us that we are all a witness but we have to choose what kind of witness we want to be. Danny was summoned to the front once again and told how beautiful he is, and then he prayed to close the service.

The ice cream social followed in the fellowship hall! It was a great time of eating and catching up with people that we met last year and meeting new faces. This church family is so good at loving on us and making us a part of their family.

Then we headed back to camp for an early lights out so that we can serve again tomorrow!
Thanks for checking in! Check out pictures and video from our float trip on Andi's facebook page!


Quotes:

"Those kids wear me out. I have to tell them bed time stories and stuff. And I don't know what to say." Will Flynn
"I think I am lactose intolerant, I have to poop now." Lana
"Since we already obviously stick out, I pray that we would be good witnesses in this community." Danny (in his prayer)

Prayer Requests:
1. Energy!
2. Finish the current jobs by lunchtime.
3. More conversations with community members.
4. Great interactions and good times with the Ebenezer at the pot luck dinner and talent show!