It was a great retreat although it is brilliant to be back.

WE mulled over what makes us content, and for what we are passionate. I found this retreat particularly refreshing and a challenge.

Refreshing because I et lots of new people from YFC. It was not the same crowd that normally come to the YFC Sabbath Retreat, and there were many new members of staff that have only been round for a few months. Challenge because many of these people are passionate for the young people of their area and content with their calling and personal situations. This challenged me as I think God was pointing out to me where I have become cynical, where I have taken him for granted, where I have let my first love slip – if not drop altogether!

Using the examen over the last few days has been a great opportunity to rest in God’s presence and realise what I really value, and what I don’t.

The highlights:
chats with new friends Sue, Joe, John, Laura while walking in woods on a sunny day, as well as chats with old friends Richard and Graeme.
the quiet and calmness of the Marist Centre
pints of Pig’s Ear in the Roase and Crown

Today it has been great to be home and just chill with the family – although we did have to go to Lakeside and spend money, but still good to be all out together as the particular difficulty I had while being away was that of missing them all at home.

Tomorrow I a off to dekhomai at the Mind,Body and Spirit festival in London – remember us in your prayers!