Week 7 - Unity

What a week.

Our speaker this past week was Tim Pratt, and he addressed unity. Our outreach teams are decided, and we are beginning to meet more frequently to discuss what our outreach will look like, who needs to raise more money, and the like.

This week was very emotional, because one of the things Tim addressed with us was Vulnerability Based Trust. Being honest and open with other team members and building trust from that place of openness. Many people shared things that were on their hearts, things that had not been addressed during our testimony time. Many tears were shed. People shared things that hurt deeply. Even Tim was brought to tears as he shared what was on his heart.

We did many team building exercises, outside in the ocean and then in the mud. The point was to see how we worked together in a team, with various "handicaps" - for example, for a while all the guys were blindfolded. Or, only those who spoke English as a second language could speak.

After this, we did personality tests and analyzed in our teams what our strengths were and where we might run into problems in outreach. I thoroughly enjoyed Tim's teaching. He is such a man of God. I respect him immensely for being vulnerable with us, and not just being the "leader." He really showed me a father heart.

I find it's becoming a common theme for me to sleep in on Saturdays, and stay up late during the weekends. After such intense, heavy weeks our weekends are time to just relax and enjoy some free time. Today a bunch of us went to a movie, and had great adventures coming home in the torrential downpour.  Can't wait for what next week will bring!