Encuentro para jóvenes

Yesterday afternoon we were invited to go up to the mountains to see how things were going at a youth retreat for the young men of our church. We went with my boss, who also attends our church, and about 4 other women. All told we were 9 people loaded into a Ford Explorer. We arrived at out destination about 30 minutes later. We stayed about an hour or so and then came back to Shell.

Our church is really big into these weekend retreats. Last weekend it was for the young women of the church. We also have them for adult men and adult women. Our church is small, about 60 people, but healthy. Even since we started going last year, it seems like it has grown. The church building itself is pretty small, and it seems like every Sunday we are packed to the brim. There just isn't any more space for growth.

Here is the group of youth that were there playing some type of relay race. They are playing on a very typical soccer/volleyball court. They play a version of what we call volleyball, they call it simply volley. The net is a lot higher, and some of the rules are a little different. But, basically it is the same; get the ball over to the other side of the net in 3 hits or less without allowing it to touch the ground.

Here is Brooklyn crossing one of the bridges on the property. She had a good time, and always likes when we take a trip of any length. Madison did really well also. We always have fear when we take her out of her routine and schedule.