Valle Crucis - Saturday Afternoon & Evening

We finished our previous post before we headed to the waterfall. Everyone hiked up the mountain to the waterfall, and some youth (and adults) polar-plunged. It's always a fun activity for everyone, and is a beautiful place. After the trip to the waterfall, we all got changed into dry clothes and headed up for dinner. After dinner, we started our evening session off with some music, including a rousing rendition of "This Little Light of Mine" to the beat of the cup song from "Pitch Perfect". Next, we played some games in the dark, including a game in the dark where we all had balloons tied to our ankles and were trying to pop other people's balloons while protecting our own, all illuminated by a strobe light. Then, we put on blindfolds and created a Lego version of something that reminds us of the light in small groups. Then, we talked about the darkness in our lives, and how sometimes we need the darkness in order to be able to see the light of Christ. We talked about situations that might put out the light of others, and how we can act in those situations to make sure that we keep the light of Christ shining. Then, we turned out the lights and did our traditional zilch prayer, which was amazing as always, and had impeccable timing with the song that we listened to, "Learning to be the Light" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqs24i1RBQo). Then, we had the 8th grade spotlight, where we highlighted each of the 8th graders for their faithfulness and the special qualities that they each bring to the youth group. After the spotlight, we had a snack break, and then took a group up to the graveyard for spooky stories. :) Now, we're heading to bed since we've got an early morning tomorrow of breakfast, clean up, worship, and heading down the mountain for home.