pur·suit/pərˈso͞ot/
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The theme of the week was "Pursuit." While the we all worked our way through the book of Ephesians we explored not only how God is constantly pursuing us, but what His expectation is of us to pursue others by sharing the Gospel. A strong emphasis was placed on defining "Sunday Christians" and leading a 'double life.' The youth were challenged to examine their faith and evaluate both the relationships that they have with Christ and how those relationships are shared with the world that surrounds them.
The question was asked 'Are you going to church to buy something or give something?' I had to really think. Do I show up on Sunday ready to play the part or ready to be played, used, and challenged? What areas in my life could I improve in my efforts to share the Gospel and lead the kind of Christian life that Paul describes in Ephesians?
It was a great week for me to study, pray and meditate on what comes next for me. But it was also an opportunity to engage and share with our youth; they were so open and vulnerable about the world that they are facing. The opportunities they have for growth, and the challenges they accept for His glory. It was inspirational and humbling to be a witness to the Holy Spirit alive in every single one of them.
Now, it was camp so of course it wasn't all serious and 'preachy.' :) There was awesome, loud, worship, crazy messy games, random funny mealtime fellowship, a river float, hiking up treacherous hilltop, too much 'Call me maybe', Ga-Ga Ball, a birthday party, jam sesh in the field and lots of other fun ways to pass the time.
It was a long 6 days away from my family, and it was a sweet reunion. But it was a good reminder that in God's pursuit of me, sometimes it may call me away from the distractions and business of everyday life.
Photo courtesy of Samuel A.
