Hey folks, I am just gonna go over some interesting things that have been happening these last two days here at Taccoa as we prepare for the about 800 students who will be coming here next week. Well, yesterday (the 17th) we worked on the Merchandise table (brought in the Merchandise, rolled t-shirts, helped out where needed)...we also went over schedules...got to know each other (I am LOVING these interns and leaders, they are STINKIN AWESOME!!)...We've had some amazing meals (chicken, pizza, noodles, etc...).
Today we worked on getting games together (the Ninja game, the trashcan game, and others...if you have no clue about the games I am talking about ask me sometime and I'll explain). Us guys also got together and talked about relationships and what we want in a spouse (some of what we talked about will be shared with the girls during the week.
OH, another thing, dear to my heart <3>< "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -Jim Elliot
6/16/2010
Toccoa, Georgia...I'm HERE!!!
Well my friends, on Tuesday, June 15th I arose to the sound of my alarm and then my radio at 5:30am. I then proceeded to eat breakfast through a fog of sleepiness. An energy drink aided me in getting through that fog...I then bade my parents farewell and embarked on my journey of approximately 511mile which supposedly takes 9hrs and 1 min (according to Google Maps ;-). Between radio, Cds, and Adventure in Odyssey I made it to the Georgia Baptist Conference Center at about 4:30pm (oh, and I got this cool sunburn on my left arm due to the fact that that was the side the sun was on for hours...I also didn't use my AC because when I do a wet floor results from the perspiration, and WOAH it was one HOT Ride :-p). After getting here to GBCC in a daze I kinda rested/unpacked...At about 8pm we got together as a group of Interns and I played piano for praise and then we prayed. After this I went with a group and we ventured out in the Thunder Storm to Wal Mart. Not much happened after that.
June 16th Morning:
This morning I awoke at about 8. At 8:35 I headed to a breakfast of biscuits and gravy, sausage links, and eggs. Us Interns then met for a time of Prayer, Praise, and my friend Sabby led us in a Devotion. She spoke about Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah." The basic idea is that God has more in store for us in this summer than we can ever imagine, so be ready! We then got into small groups and shared a bit...We then split into teams (mine was Purple and Green) and we had a variation on the Greatest Race to get us familiarized with the campus. Through a lot of sweat, running, and calorie burning, my team....WON :-p Yeah...And now I have about a 30 min. break till we start setting up everything (Inflatables, T-shirts, etc...).
The afternoon:
-A guy with a ministry in Recreation spoke to us (I think his name is Rob?) and shared what the plan is for rec (it will be set up in TRACKS...some activities are: GPS adventure things, beach volleyball, wet willy slide, inflatables, drama, craftiness, sports)...also, at one point a pro tennis player will be coming for a bit to teach people how to play tennis...there will also be water skiing lessons and tubing...
-Another thing is that some of us from Liberty or about to go to Liberty will at times be manning a booth that has applications and interest cards...
Thanks to you all for all of your prayers! I will try to give updates on whats happening regularly.
LOVE YA'll
Adam D. Parker
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -Jim Elliot
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