Last week, I went on a Christian Retreat for four days and three nights. Though I'm not religious, my friends needed a bass player, so I filled in. Retreats are composed of singing, sermons, games, and just having fun. It's a big deal in the Christian circle because it's often where one "meets God" and takes one's religion to a higher level. To anyone not religious, it all probably seems strange or even scary; all of these people are regular guys and girls but when it comes to worshipping God and Jesus, they're very passionate.
This is the youth pastor, Sam Oh giving a sermon.
A retreat staff member.
Students sometimes need a person to talk to, and the youth pastors are always open to it.
The worship usually gets intense towards the end of the night. Here, several students are praying for each other while the band continues praising.
Two students praying for a girl whom they may or may not know personally.
Some fall to the floor while worshipping, screaming out their prayer.
On the last night of the retreat, after worship, there was a camp fire.
Several students embrace for silent prayer. Many kids at these retreats feel like family, united under a common faith, devotion, and struggle.
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Until next time, good night.
1 comment:
Your photos tell stories. Very nice.
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