Retreat according to Wikipedia means a time taken to reflect or meditate.
For the last couple of days I was blessed to be able to go on a retreat with the staff of Urban Promise to reflect and meditate.
Originally I was confused why right after the first week of camp we would take a few days off.
It seemed like a waste of time and silly to the schedule of camp but now looking back I
realized what a huge blessing that it was.
After a really great week of camp, working with the kids, assisting in math homework and getting to know the new kids it was really amazing to go away for a few days and reflect on this first week but to also meditate and be filled up and spiritually prepared for the schedule to become much busier!
The last couple days at this retreat took place in Muskoka which is gorgeous this time of the year which was amazing to be in such beautiful creation as we spent time with the Creator.
It was also a time of getting to know everyone who is working with Urban Promise!
There was a lot of life stories shared and conversations had as well as some fun ridiculous games like super hero styled soccer game with a beach ball!
We also had times of prayer, devotions and seminars on the topics of
The motives of a missionary and The mindset of a missionary. Both where given by Brett our executive director and where both incredible!
It was a very blessed a couple days and no so silly after all as it has equipped us all
in the power of the Lord to go forward into the future!
My first week at camp went very well and I was encouraged to see how excited the kids where to see me again. I love tutoring math and I was able to do plenty of that within the first week!
I am really excited and actually cannot way until Tuesday when we start up for good!
I also want to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving!
Take this time and season to remember all the many blessings God has provided for you!
Remember that they are indeed blessings as there are many who do not have near as much.
Life a live of thankfulness!
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