SM Reach: Fire and Hay

Last Wednesday our student ministry had a "Reach" called Fire and Hay. We went out to the country and the kids got to do things like sip hot cider, roast s'mores, take hayrack rides, and sit around the campfire. We also organized a few games for them, and, of course, there was a gospel presentation. Here are the pics:

Sarah and I getting the food-stuff ready.

Games were one of the first organized activities we did. I'm explaining the game that I planned as Kristjun and I try on garbage bags for size.

The supplies for the game that's about to begin.

A boys vs. girls relay... they had to spread peanut butter on a slice of bread and stick it on either me or Kristjun.

The girls lost, but at least I didn't get any peanut butter stuck to my face!

It was really fun... for everyone I hope!

Obviously I didn't take these pics. I don't know who did and I don't know who posted them on the student ministry Facebook page, but whoever did thought it would be funny to title this photo "David and Goliath". Really?

Tonight we're back to typical small group student ministry. Sarah and I decided to scrap the standard lesson plan and make up our own because the girls really just wanted/needed to know about the basics. So tonight, I'm giving a brief history of the Bible in middle school-friendly format. We'll see how that goes! I also ended up helping work on planning a service project for all the students to participate in, which is WAY more frustrating than it sounds, especially since I know almost nothing about Elkhorn/Omaha charities! I'm praying that this will all be worth it in the end.