ohana retreat

Hope you all had a fantastic labor day weekend. Here in beautiful, but very very very rainy Hawaii, we had a retreat for the students/families over Labor day weekend. We left Friday afternoon and returned Sunday evening. The retreat was relaxing yet eventful. David gave three messages about the importance of OHANA, and most importantly being in God's OHANA. We gave students time to be with one another, but also challenged them in getting to know people they don't normaly know. Slip n slide, progressive relay, capture the flag, apples to apples, a huge game of mafia, bonfire were some of the cool activities that happened over the weekend. Sunday David gave a message about the importance of service when in OHANA and actually gave us a chance to wash each other's feet. Watching leader and student a like washing one another's feet was really quite amazing.

We hope to continue to challenge the students to go deep in their relationship with God. We understand the importance of having fun, but we want to see some depth too:)

Since I am still learning to drive a manual, I requested that I drive "stuff" not students. Lisa, another youth leader, drove with me. I so much appreciated getting to know her better and having some great conversation. I truly was blessed spending so much time with her.

David and I took Monday off. We caught up with stuff around the house:) yeah! He also got his new church computer...so he had a blast setting up his new toy. I think it will be a huge blessing in what he wants to do with the youth.


Prayer requests
1. Still praying about the possible opportunity to buy a house
needs to be a foreclosure, maybe furnished, and closer to Hilo
2. We are thinking about selling our car and getting a gas efficient vehicle...so we are looking for a trade or making our money back
3. I need a job
4. Lanai furniture
5. We need more youth leaders/volunteers

Praise
1. We got a table and chairs
2. Everyone came back in one piece from retreat
3. Had some great conversation with students
4. David has a computer to use

We want to be able to start skyping people...we'll let you know when we can get on...in the meantime...if you don't have a skype...get one:)


That's all for now folks! Thanks for your love and prayers

Advancing His Kingdom,
David and Kelsey

ps...some of the pics of our now furnished apt, others are from the retreat