Monday, September 17, 2007

The first two days...

It's crazy how close our site became in so short a time, like family. Looking back already it's funny how nervous and awkward we were. The first day at CMU sems like months ago and it's like we've all known each other for years.

After a long drawn out welcoming day, we headed to Bird River Bible Camp. During the three days we spent there we had sessions lead by John Unger during which we spent time mapping out our lives and looking at how the the things we've experienced in life have shaped who we are today. We also played a bunch of games in order to get to know each other better and ate WAY too much food. Some of us bonded by playing frisbee and exploring the camp. Unfortunately we had no access to telephone at camp (the phone tower had been struck by lightening), so one afternoon some of us bonded on a long walk to the nearest payphone.

Prior to drop-off day I had been terrified and filled with doubt about whether or not I should be going on this program, but even after just a few days I was reassured that this was where God wanted me to be and I can't wait to see what the next eight months will hold.

By: Lauren Sonnenberg

Ben, Dave and Stephen getting to know each other on registration day

Getting into the vans for our first of many exciting van rides

Our first Outtatown home

John Unger speaking about life mapping and spiritual gifts

Frisbee seemed to be a popular free-time activity

Ben making a sweet catch

James, Dave and Jacob enjoying nature

Reba and Lauren going for an afternoon walk

Christine relaxing after an intense game of ultimate frisbee

Joanne enjoying the warm sun

Jacob taking a nap in the grass

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