A Weekend of Growth

This past weekend, our 8th-grade confirmation class embarked on a special retreat, and let me tell you, it was an incredible experience for all of us. We dedicated this time to focus on what truly matters—growing our faith and time set aside with God.

We all know how busy life can get, especially for our students. Between school, sports, and social activities, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking a step back to recharge. That’s why this retreat was so crucial. It gave us the chance to slow down, reflect, and really dive into what our faith means to us.

The weekend was packed with activities designed to foster growth. From prayer station building to devotions and moments in their homemade prayer corners, each student was given the physical, emotional, and mental space to connect with God and each other as young Christians. It was heartwarming to see them embrace this quiet time and reflect on their personal journeys. When they came together for group activities and games, the energy was contagious! They shared stories, laughed, and bonded in ways that only a retreat can foster. And let’s not forget about the food! Because what’s a retreat without some delicious camp food to fuel our spirits?

Here are some quotes from our confirmands:

• "My favorite God moment was making the prayer stations."
• "My favorite part of the retreat was all the games we played."
• "I liked talking about cars with Pastor Nate."
• "Sitting in actual prayer was relaxing."
• "There were a lot of funny things that happened."

As they continue their confirmation journey, this retreat is a beautiful reminder of all the blessings God has given them. We hope this experience leaves a lasting impact as they continue to grow in their faith and prepare for the next steps in their spiritual lives.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this retreat possible! We can’t wait to see how our students carry these lessons with them as they continue their journey.