The weekend was so much fun! Friday night, we stopped at Fudrucker's on our way up to St. Charles, IL for the Junior High Quake retreat. After filling up on hamburgers and milk shakes, we continued on to Pheasant Run Resort. After arriving and unloading, we made it just in time to join the end of the first Celebration. Then, we finished the night with a group evening devotion.
After a good night's rest, everyone got up bright and early Saturday morning to sign up for Treks, which are spiritual growth sessions on various topics. Some of the Treks that the kids picked were Science and Religion, The Truth About Boys and Girls, and a Bible Game Show. For the lunch break, we ordered in pizza and then checked out the indoor/ outdoor swimming pool in the hotel. Then, back for more Treks. After a day of heavy faith building, the kids hit the local bowling alley for a few games in the evening. Then, after stopping for dinner, we rushed back for another Celebration and late night activities. At this time, the kids were also invited to participate in Crazy Dress Night while they had the options of attending a dance, making cards, playing games, doing more science projects, or singing in a Praise and Worship group. It was a late night by the time we had our evening group devotion. The girls headed for bed, but the boys went back for more swimming and then a late night run to White Castle.
Sunday morning, we ate breakfast and then loaded up the cars. We had the final Celebration and then made our way back to Urbana, IL. It was a great weekend full of relationship building with each other and with the Lord.
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