We had our first church/barn event on Friday night. I can only imagine the neighbors peering out of their windows to see three church vans full of 30 screaming kids pull into our drive. It was so much fun to see them pile out of the vans and scatter all over the property, playing games, sitting by the fire and just being kids. They played basketball, ping pong, Foosball, air hockey and kick the can.
No camp fire is complete without s'mores. There were a lot of s'mores and sticky fingers. Our thoughtful pastor and his helpers brought plenty of wet wipes.
It really felt different to give our property for people to use and then pack up and leave. We didn't have to do anything except start the fire. They set up, entertained the kids, and cleaned up. It felt strange but it felt good.
I pray it is just the beginning.
