Camping for two weeks. What can I say. It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times, but mostly just the best.
We (and by we I mean just the boys) drove up on Monday the 1st to Freshwater, Myall lakes. We carted in 2 trailer loads of junk (actually they were vital supplies) in the middle of the day and were extremely glad for the cool freshwater lake that awaited us at the campsite, which we proceeded to set up. Then at night we ate meat and threw hot coals at each other. Best boys night ever.Then Tuesday the girls arrived and we were mostly glad for their company.
From there we kicked into our first week of lectures, which were on the character of God with the fabulous Rob Russell. He spoke on how so many times we have a distorted view of God and focusing on only one aspect of his character can cause such a distortion in the way we act. Unfortunately he was forced to leave so our friendly neighbourhood school leader Sanerive stepped in, as well as our friend Sam Street, to finish the lectures. We learnt about how the Greek world view has become the dominant worldview, and its focus on “truth is what we make it” means so many people have more misconceptions about God.
'Twas a good week, and within all that we lazed about in the lake, went tubing and water skiing/wake boarding on the boat and spent plenty of time enjoying the scenery and animals. Such animals included goannas that visited us during lectures and we tried (sometimes succeeding) to catch, as well as dingos that haunted the night and our rubbish bins.
The second week was father heart of God week, and it was easily the best week we've had so far. We had our base leader David Stephenson, known as Stevo, speak. He really was led by the Holy Spirit and although he didn't get through his main points, he spoke so much Truth into our lives and challenged us in amazing ways. I personally had some really amazing revelations of my identity in God and what I am called to. It's ridiculously exciting. I also got to experience God and hear his voice in this amazing natural environment. Freebiiird. (Its an in joke).
So, we got back last Friday the 12th and were extremely glad for showers and a mattress on the bed. On Saturday we had Youth Street which I think I've mentioned before. Its pretty cool. Sunday we had a one day weekend because we kicked into lectures early this week. We had an amazing day today of lectures but I think that is a story for another time.
Till next time, Love you lovers.
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