Answering the Call

Well it's half way through week 5 of summer project and I can't believe how fast time is flying by! This past saturday we celebrated the 4th of July and it was the first time I was away from home.  While I missed the usual family traditions filled with parades, candy, boating, and fireworks the experience here in North Myrtle was equally enjoyable.  I had the day off (one of many=]) so I went for a run--which usually turns into a walk--came back and went to Starbucks for a quiet time with my discipler, Jena.  Then came back for lunch, helped the staff pack up, and finally hit the beach! It was the perfect day, seriously! Their were tons of people, the tide was way out so it wasnt too crowded, the sun was out with a few clouds, and the water was warm! Later that night we met as a project and had a big cookout, and had a dessert competition between bible studies.  Our study made a fruit pizza in the shape of a flag--I know, original--and it was amazing! The winner of the competition made a 3D Statue of LIberty out of rice krispies...haha it was kinda gross. Then after we ate, the party team told the directors to make their way forward for a friendly competition.  So the four of us went up and were faced with a watermelon eating relay, girls vs. guys.  So each of us got a quarter of watermelon that had to be fed to us by the other girl or guy, without using our own hands.  It was super funny, but if I don't eat watermelon for a year, I will be a happy woman=) 

This week our theme is answering the call--based on The Great Commission.  The last thing Jesus instructed his disciples to do was to go and make disciples of all nations--so our challenge this week is to answer His call and go share with the people here in North Myrtle Beach.  So the actual challenge is that if someone asks you to go sharing, you have to accept.  It's been great to see people challenging one another to step out in faith and share the Gospel! 

Tonight is our date night with Jesus--I especially love this night because it is just a great time to get away and spend alone time in the Word, in prayer, and just listen to what God's will is.  Then I'm meeting up with one of my best friends here, Kelsey, for some Starbucks and sharing of what God is doing in our lives=) Looking forward to it!! 

Now I'm off to work at the candy store-pray that I would take every opportunity to share with my coworkers--that I would be answering the call!!