Tuesday

We're exhausted, but exhilirated! Tired, but being transformed! CHIC is wearing us out, but building us up. Each day things seem to ratchet up a notch, and Tuesday was our biggest yet. We started the day with an amazing experiential activity that helped us to examine our prejudices and tendencies to place people into "boxes". We then boarded buses to head to the Smokey Mountains for a day of white water rafting. That night, thanks to some of Pastor Johnny's connections, we were in THE FRONT ROW of the arena for worship. Israel Houghton and The New Breed band led us into worship, and we were challenged by the preaching of Stephen Furtick, pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in the US. His straight forward, no-nonsense message hit home for many. And to experience it all from the very front, was truly something that won't soon be forgotten.

We're tired. We need sleep. We need your prayers. But we are so grateful to God for this amazing experience called CHIC. Enjoy some of the great photos below...