Thursday, May 13, 2010

Today was rafting day! Everyone had breakfast and devotions, and then got ready to raft. After life jacket and helmet fitting, we were given a safety course in rafting. We loaded up the college's school bus to go down to the river.

Each raft had 7 to 8 people plus their guide. After hauling their raft to the river, everyone loaded up and learned how to row together as a team. The rapids were awesome but the guides also had fun things planned for the calmer water. We swam, tested balance and trust, shot water cannons at each other and acted like pirates invading the enemies raft. We pulled over to the shore and had a great lunch prepared by our guides. Our guide leader shared a little about how life is like the river and how God is like our guide. Our guide leads us down the river and God needs to lead us through life. We also need to make sure to use all the tools that God has given us. After lunch we went back into the rafts for a couple more hours of rapids and fun. After everyone hauled their rafts to shore we boarded the bus for the ride back to the college.

After everyone showered up and had some free time, we loaded our tour bus to go to dinner at Ryans! Now everyone is having fun in the gym - playing volleyball, basketball and climbing the indoor climbing wall. We will see everyone tomorrow with a bunch of tired, happy servant students (and leaders)!!