Meet my amazing friend Nathan!
I've known Nathan for a little over a year now and he has the most amazing heart! I have had the opportunity to spend the past two and half weeks with him and watch him minister to students through his God given talent. He inspires me everyday and I am thankful for his friendship in my life!
You must go check out this awesome band created by the SuperWOW crazies:)
ONE DAY NIGHT
So heavy you'll need a forklift to listen!
I'll give you a little peek at the photo shoot...and I'll introduce you to the band...
Daniel and Ben + their party pants
Nathan and his little red bike
Jason(lead screamer) and Mac in the back(he scratches sometimes)
Go add them as your friend! They need YOU!
I often have moments where something will truly bothesr me and it effects the way I deal with everything around me. This past Wednesday night was one of those times! I had a lot on my mind and even though I seemed fine on the outside, I was hurting on the inside. But something happened that rocked my world....
I had this student in my seminars named Josh! He was one of the few that consistently sat at the front for every single lesson, focused on the words that God was speaking through Aaron and I.
Wednesday night as I was exiting the stage area, upset about a few things that had occurred that day, Josh was leaving the worship center in the crowded hallway. We crossed paths and he hugged me. He stepped back and said to me, "I know I'm going to Heaven!!" He had so much enthusiasm in his voice and he literally could have done cartwheels down the hall because he was so on fire for God. I could see God's love radiating off of him and he was so excited to share what he had experienced! It rocked my night!
I will never forget the look on his face or the energy that he had...and it was all because Jesus touched him! WOW
So I have realized a few things since a week has gone by here on Jekyll Island...
1. I have no time to really write(type) my experiences because every second here is precious time that is dedicated to God, staff bonding and the students... but I love it!
2. Sleep is totally overrated.
3. The bond between people happens so quick here and I have a feeling I've made some life long friends.
4. Bananas and PB makes an awesome breakfast.
Of course there are plenty more but these are the ones from week one.
The past 7 days has been absolutely incredible. I have witnessed God at work in the lives of so many. I am so blessed to have had this opportunity!
You all need to go watch the videos on my friend Auny's blog! Hilarious
Life on the Road
It will definitely make you laugh out loud:)
I don't think I can fully describe the amazing works of God that I witnessed this week! I saw it in my seminars, through the worship, while watching illusions, playing volleyball, sitting in the counseling room and listening to prime words from the speaker.
Most of you know that I call myself a camp kid because I absolutely love working camps, being at camps and hearing about camps! That may sound childish but the bottom line is that whenever I am part of these camp weeks, I see change...not only in students lives but also in mine.
This week I came across some amazing teenagers. They all came from different stories and they gathered for this one week to be in the presence of God. It was amazing to watch the transformation from day one when there bus pulled up to day four when they left to head home. I met a girl who was living her life all the wrong way and because people loved on her this week and poured into her, she got saved.I met a boy who was set on becoming more of a leader and I know that his is going to drastically change the people around him. I met some of the strongest students ever. Teenagers on fire for God and I know they are going to continue impacting the world.
So to the students from week one... You all are incredible and remember to stay on fire for God, pay it forward and bring change!
Have you ever played Volleyball in 100 degree weather on hot, burning sand with hundreds of kids?
Well you should because it will definitely bless your day!
Today after an amazing worship service and my first attempt at teaching the 11th and 12th grade seminar( which went awesome) we headed out to the beach for some beach volleyball goodness:) I am loving the interaction the staff has with the students. It truly blesses your day to hear kids tell you how much fun they are having learning about Jesus and expressing their love around a community. Incredible...
Well shower time then back the convention center for round 2!!
Day one of the first week of SuperWOW Jekyll Island is done and I must say, it went by way too fast. We had such a good time greeting all the students and Youth leaders. And by fun I mean joyous parking lot time. Let me set up this scene for you...
5 guys and 1 girl (that'd be me)
100 degree weather... humid cause is rained (yuck)
a little over 700 students
3 foam baseball bats
2 spongy baseballs
and 1 tee shirt launcher!
Needless to say we had a very interesting day:) I mean how many people can say they watched two people get shot with a tee shirt launcher from about 5 feet? I can! HAHA
Moving on, it was so great tonight to watch these students engage in worship. Hands were raised and all mouths were singing! AMAZING
Can't wait for tomorrow!
...on a side note though, I miss Brock, Auny, Therron and Old Bay Steamer:(
I'm I the only one???
A little something for your reading pleasure...
Stuff Christians Like
I'm a bit tired from all my training and loading and socializing and everything else that goes with camp life so I thought this would be a good fill in for me:)
Well training has officially begun and in less than two days I'll been heading towards the Florida line to begin my work at SuperWOW camp for three weeks...how fun:)
As most of you know, I have been working at camps since the summer of 2002 and I've found this deep desire to be involved in helping to shape the hearts of young people. This summer I have the opportunity to work in a different way by leading seminars for the 11th and 12th grade students. When I was offered this position I was overjoyed and I had no fear about doing this. But over the past three weeks, I have developed a slight apprehension of this journey I am about to begin. I have this sense of not being enough and not being prepared enough...but someone said something this morning that helped. The words were, "We're never gonna be enough, but we don't have to be. God is enough and with Him by our side His glory will be revealed." WOW, talk about the perfect words for me to hear!
I am nervous but so excited about teaching this summer. I know that with God guiding me and with Him giving me the words, these teenagers will see the love of Christ! So bring on the challenges, the experiences, the laughter, the hardships, the worry....bring on camp!!!
As Scott put it "a summer at the beach loving on people for Jesus, what more could you ask for!"
Over the years I have found that great joy stirrs in my heart for good quotes! It has often occured to me that so few words can speak such great truth and happiness. Reading verses from the Bible, hearing encouraging words from a friend, quotes from a good movie and even short phrases from children's books can leave a long lasting mark.
Here are a few of my favorites...
Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever. ~ Daniel 12:3
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” ~ Dr. Seuss
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~ Buddha
“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” ~ Dr. Seuss
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. ~ Col. 1:16-17
It is not length of life, but depth of life. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
You're killing me Smalls! ~ The Sandlot
I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. ~ E. B. White
“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” ~ Dr. Seuess
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. ~ Aristotle
"Take... luck! Take luck and care. Take...care of the luck! Good luck, take care of the luck you might have, if you have luck, take it, care for it. Take-luck-care-of-it-it -- when you take all care of AAARRGGG!" ~ Brian Regan
Anyone who wants to be a can't-hack-it pantywaist who wears their mama's bra, raise your hand. ~ The Sandlot
So what are some of your favorite quotes, verses or just things that bring you joy??
After several months of mechanic visits, countess dollars and the annoyance of trying to find rides to work...my vehicle is now fixed! No more squeals. No more overheating. And no matter hassle!
Whew...
No matter how many times I watch this, I am still amazed! I am amazed at the works of our God. The way He created us and fashioned us exactly the way He wanted...
For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. ~ Colossians 1:16-17
You know when hear a song and you think to yourself..."That artist totally wrote that song about me!"(clarification: NO I'm conceded and think songs are about me, I just relate to the song). I have these moments quite often. I can hear a song and immediately relate to what the artist was feeling or thinking at the time he/she wrote it or I can put myself as the person in the song... does that make sense?
After watching MADE tonight on MTV I have decided that I have a new dream....
I want to be a Hip Hop dancer, haha
We'll see how far I get with this!
...See what happens when I watch mindless TV!
Time keeps on slipping into the future...
Yes, I know...that song is old, repetitive and somewhat cheesy but it's the song that came to mind when I was thinking about how fast my days go by! I am one of those people that try to fit way too much into one day only because I HATE missing out on things. I tend to over schedule just in case something falls through(stupid I know). But here's the thing, you are never promised tomorrow so you're suppose to live everyday like it's your last, right?
I guess I tend to think like that but a local pastor added to my thought process yesterday during our NAMB chapel service. He stated " You have 1440 minutes in a day! Use every one for God's glory." I've been thinking about it ever since. Here are the questions that can't escape my mind...
Congratulations Jeff and Jennifer!
Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day...
The reception was at the State Club on NC State's Centennial Campus!
I got to go to the Eiffel Tower, ha
Me and my lil sis!
Gorgeous...
The cake was delicious!
I was obsessed with the table arrangements
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Flanagan! How sweet:)
I'm definitely not an NC State fan but this wedding made State look good, haha!
For those of you who are wondering...I chose red, haha!
Anyway, I thought I would share a little story of what happened on Friday as I flew in to RDU airport in Raleigh, NC. You see, my friend Jeff was going to pick me up at the airport but after realizing the time situation, he decided that an alternate plan would have to do...so he sent a car for me. Now I've never had a "car" sent for me before so I didn't really know what to expect but I kind of had it in my head that it would be a taxi or something!
NOPE...
I walked to baggage claim and picked up my bags and as I turned to walk outside to the curb, standing about 5 feet from me was a tall man dressed in a full on suit holding a sign that said "SHANNON WHITE." Now, I'm sure that this service happens to people everyday but I was totally thrown off guard and a little embarrassed especially since I was on my cell phone talking about having rehearsal at the State Club...kind of sounded important.
This man took my bags and walked me outside to his black town car complete with tinted windows and leather seats. He opened the rear passenger side door and inside the car was bottled water waiting for me...Holy ROCKSTAR! I felt so awkward! I'm a simple girl and this was not a simple ride from the airport.
Maybe I should have pretended to be famous...although I don't think I have that "I'M A BIG DEAL" look! Oh well, I felt important nonetheless!
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