We have survived our first night as junior high counselors, and we all even managed to get more than 6 hours of sleep. All of our girls have been a joy to be with, and we look forward to learning more about them.
The Impact staff has done a wonderful job entertaining junior students by having them rock out
to Justin Beiber songs, have beach ball races, play "Where's Waldo?", participate in the worlds largest rock-paper-scissors competition, watch an eating(or as I might say, a throwing-up) competition, and watch the youth ministers play musical chairs. But most of all, they've tapped into the hearts of junior high students, by having them participate in quiet time, interactive classes, small group discussions, a powerful time of worship, and dynamic sermons. I wish that I could tell you more about what I've taken away from the lessons I've heard but I need to keep that part a secret from our high school students until next week when they have the chance to experience the lessons in person at senior Impact.
As a counselor at Impact I've learned that it's not about me! My job as an Impact counselor is to spend time with my campers, not my friends. And, every moment is an opportunity for me to share the love of Christ with them. I thank God for giving me this chance to be a part of these girls lives.
-Jessalynn
You make me proud!
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