Jovens Retreat

At the jovens retreat in Belo Jardim, a city about 3 hours inland from Recife, it was cool, so we had to bring jackets and blankets and it was still cold.  Not cold, but 55 or 60 degrees. There were about 100 young people, ages 12-30, from all over the state of Pernambuco coming together for 3 days of lessons, praise, food, games and fellowship.  It was an interesting mix since there was a variety of teens and young adults so I felt like I was half participant and half helper.  I helped get our team get into the relays, games, building of spiritual armor and washing dishes. 

We got to spend quality time with people deepening relationships as well as get to know new friends. Annika and I were able to reconnect with some of the people we met from other cities two years ago. There were a few girls in particular I met and spent a good amount of time with, both of them didn’t know many other people, it was a blessing that God brought us there to cross paths and encourage each other.