Solitary Place
The pastor this morning quoted from the Gospel of Mark:
“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.”
He went on to say that too often we get caught up in the things of the world and often the Lord invites us to retreat. Christ knows the importance of getting away, to a worthy place, to do ‘business’ with God. That is the Wilds for our youth at Anchor Baptist.
He listed what they would be getting away from:
- no tv
- no radio
- no newspapers
- no cell phones
- no gameboys
- no ipods
- no internet
He challenged them to rest and refocus. To make new friends, to take time to pray, to gain strength, to look for a way to make changes in their lives.Â
Today was the day of departure.
We arrived to a mess of luggage and bags. Anchor kids don’t travel light!
Lunches were made for the trip to North Carolina.
Laura with Kristin, Ross, and DJ in the back.
Mike and DJ more than ready for camping fun.
 Look Out WILDS, here come DJ and Miquel. (Sigh, together, they’re always trouble ) 🙂
Listening to last minute instructions.
The “Plan” for departure.
Leaving to the vans in the pouring rain.
