This last week I was on a mission trip through the organization YouthWorks to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana, specifically the small town of Lame Deer. For those of you who do not know what a mission trip is, I will explain. A group of youth, led by adults go to a site and do God's work and spread his word. For two days you work with children in the community and for two days you do service projects such as painting houses. Each site has four leaders who are generally in college.
In Lame Deer, one of the youth leaders affected me greatly. His name was Jordan. At night, there is a time called Club where we sing and reflect on the day and just rejoice in God's world. Also, Jordan would talk. If Club were a church service, this would be the sermon. The theme of YouthWorks this summer was Free, and Jordan talked about what that meant.
He told his story and how God helped him become who he is today. He talked about letting go of the things that bind us. I have something that I can not get rid of, no matter how hard I try, it stays with me. The mission trip this year helped me a lot with starting to let go of that thing. Maybe I'll tell you about that some other time, but not now.
Anyway, back to why I'm here. I feel like I need a release. Somewhere to put all of my feelings. I have many strong thoughts on many things and I'd like them out there. If others want to read, they're welcome to. If not, thats fine with me. I really don't care. I'm keeping this blog for me, not others. So if you want to follow, feel free. I'm flattered.
Much love and be free,
Avery
In Lame Deer, one of the youth leaders affected me greatly. His name was Jordan. At night, there is a time called Club where we sing and reflect on the day and just rejoice in God's world. Also, Jordan would talk. If Club were a church service, this would be the sermon. The theme of YouthWorks this summer was Free, and Jordan talked about what that meant.
He told his story and how God helped him become who he is today. He talked about letting go of the things that bind us. I have something that I can not get rid of, no matter how hard I try, it stays with me. The mission trip this year helped me a lot with starting to let go of that thing. Maybe I'll tell you about that some other time, but not now.
Anyway, back to why I'm here. I feel like I need a release. Somewhere to put all of my feelings. I have many strong thoughts on many things and I'd like them out there. If others want to read, they're welcome to. If not, thats fine with me. I really don't care. I'm keeping this blog for me, not others. So if you want to follow, feel free. I'm flattered.
Much love and be free,
Avery
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