We enjoyed a bit of Chick-fil-a and Evan Almighty today. Our prayer brunch was partnered with a little cinema. Thanks to Anna, Paul, Bennett, David, Will, Mary, Kennedy, and Andrew, and Thomas for being a part of our little Summer outing. Everyone seemed to enjoy Evan Almighty. I thought it was pretty good too. It was a good movie with a faith-filled message.
On our free day here at Montreat we took a little drive and climbed (walked really - some even took the elevator) to the top of Chimney Rock. It was a great afternoon. The drive was good for our group - lots of conversation and laughing. The weather was beautiful here - unlike at Montreat. Chimney Rock is on the other side of ‘The Eastern Continential Divide” from the camp so while it rained there we enjoyed some sun!
Some were tired and sore and took the elevator the 26 stories up to the top. Some were not so keen on the elevator - something about plunging to their death inside a deep cavern inside a little metal box - and decided to take the 20 minute walk. All in all it was great!
From Montreat
Matt
It’s a peaceful Wednesday morning before our students have woke up and I’m sitting at “Brookside,” our little mountain cottage. The conference is going great and we are all having a great time. The students’ favorite aspect of the conference is the small group experience. Each day, twice, we meet with 29 previous strangers and explore what it means to be a Christian Community. At first, there was quite a bit of reservation. The students were not that excited about being split up and meeting new people. But now that they’ve had 4 small group meetings - they all agree - it’s great!
Our acommodations are more than adequate. The students are even learning a bit about kitchen work as we prepare most of our own meals. Curiously, when I asked a few to wash dishes they were stumped when they couldn’t find the undercounter appliance they were accustomed to. They didn’t do too bad for first timers with a sponge and a dish pan.
We’re about half way thru the conference and we’re having a great time. Keep up the prayers. I believe God is doing great things here at Montreat and our students are in the midst of it.
From Brookside - Matt