Youth Summit 2009

Summit 2009
This is the stage where most of the get-togethers and worship took place during the Summit.

Summit 2009
Amanda, Birdie and Natalie outside the Activities Center where most youth
spent a lot of their "free time". Hey, how did Ron get in that picture?

Summit 2009
Whitney, Renee, Natalie, Betsy, Audra and a friend they knew walk the grounds for
their Affinity Group class "Photography and Video. They were looking for just the right
picture when they stumbled onto this little cabin.

Summit 2009
Mason and Elliot participating in their Affinity Group class "Wii Got Faith, Gamers for God".
This is the picture before they realized I was taking their picture.

Summit 2009
And this is the picture after they knew the camera was on them.
Ham it up, boys!

Summit 2009
Birdie, Lauren and Seth are participating in their Affinity Class called
"Color Me Bad". This class showed them a new Spiritual technique
of painting, drawing and using color pencils to express themselves.

Summit 2009
Amanda also participated in this class.

Summit 2009
Youth from all over the region are gathering in the Auditorium
for Worship.

Summit 2009
Pastor Jay gives us a smile while Ron (lower left hand corner purple shirt)
tries to get away from the camera. Go figure!

Summit 2009
The Summit wasn't all just fun and games. Hmmm, according to this picture,
maybe it was.

Summit 2009
OK, OK, maybe it really was all fun and games.

Summit 2009
Birdie reaches "new heights" on the rock climbing wall. This
photographer was content keeping grounded on the main floor.

Summit 2009
Natalie also shows her talents on the rock climbing wall.

Summit 2009
Entertainment was provided on Saturday night. The special feature was
a Pro skateboarder. After his show, he gave a testimonial to the youth.
(This picture is not of the skateboarder)

Summit 2009
Several times throughout the weekend, everyone had been assigned to different
Small Groups Meetings. This is the group that Scherryll met with. She found it
to be very informative on certain subjects and also a time to reflect and share one's
views.

Summit 2009
Just couldn't resist putting this picture on the website.
Smile Betsy!

Summit 2009
New friendships were also made as well as memories
that will last a lifetime.

Summit 2009
Ahhhhhhhh!
Not a kid in sight. Maybe I can just sit back for a few minutes!

Summit 2009
Summit's over and so is the "no cell phone rule".
