Summer is Upon Us

On June 21, the youth group embarked on a trip they have waited 2 years for. We went to Great America! A group of 34, consisting of 26 youth and 8 adults, left the Wheatfield area and drove through some exciting weather conditions. Once we arrived at Great America the weather was sunny and the excitement of the group could not be contained.

We busted through the ticket booth, patiently waited to have our bags inspected and successfully passed through the metal detectors. We were then greeted by Loony Tunes characters just waiting us with their personal photographers. The the barrage of paparazzi was there to catch our groups as we discussed our plans to ride the roller coasters and visit the water park.

As a group, we decided to meet at 3pm so that we could have something to eat and for the leaders verification that we still have everyone. Success! Everyone showed up, we ate and set another plan to once again ride the rides. Some of our members told stories on how they have never ridden on a roller coaster and loved it! Jessica wins the award for trying anything her group threw at her. Nerves of steel!

In the end we met up at 7 ish, had another sandwich before we headed on our journey home. Within about 10 minutes on the road, all passengers were fast asleep in the back seats. Giving the drivers a little quite time as we went over the day in our heads. I smiled. As we crossed the Indiana border heading back toward home, we witnessed a lighting show that was aboslutely incredible.

Everyone arrived home safe. As I drove back home to my house, I was very grateful for how well behaved and respectful our group was that day. I thoughouly enjoyed my time with the group. I am very proud to be a leader of such an awesome group of kids.

Good is God to us!