VWO Remnant Youth Pioneer Boot Camp: I LOVE PIONEER BOOTCAMP!

We have had such a tremendous week so far! As far as fun, we have definitely made this trip a blast and done some really crazy stuff. But all this “crazy” stuff has only been so fun because we were doing it all together. We really have been a “group” in everything, and the best part is we all like being together. It has been so great getting to know the people in my group in an entirely different light! We have such a strong group!

Tonight was definitely the best night of the trip thus far and I really don’t see how it could be topped. We were able to fellowship with Pastor Blake, Karla, and some other couples in the church. After some delicious food we sat down with Pastor Blake and Karla and were able to ask questions about being the pastor of a pioneer work. While my parents have pastored 2 churches asking Pastor Blake some questions and getting answer kinda pounded in some basic things my parents have always taught me. Many of the things he said really caused me to question “am I doing enough for my end goal, being sent out?” I really am challenged to step it up from this point on. This night laid a good ground work for us to build on in our lives from now on and even covered many things that will help us in our outreach Saturday!

I want to really thank Pastor Blake and the Denton church! I have already been strengthened by this experience more than I could have ever imagined.

Today was also our fun day. We went to a Six Flags water park in Arlington. We were able to spend some time with Kristen, Hope, Will, and Christina. They are an amazing group of teens. Will and Christina have only been in the church since Sunday but are already jumping right in!

We are all pumped for tomorrow and Saturday when we really get to get down to business with the people in this city. We have been constantly witnessing to people in Walmart, Wendys, our hotel, and really everywhere but I can’t wait to start knocking on some doors!

To all our fellow groups: I really love your posts! Chad and Marie, I have been really encouraged by your involvement with teens from Pastor Goulds church! JB and Gail I love your guys little posts here and there you guys continue to excite me! Tony and Tanya you guys seem to be really involved at the church, your pictures make me laugh. And dear old Farmington it seems every time I refresh my page you guys posted again, but they are all posts that are so worthwhile and really show how hard you guys are working! Thank you guys so much for all the pictures and write ups.

This really is an opportunity of a lifetime.

- One Grateful Gal (aka alainna)