Intern's Blog for June
Lyndal Steiner, MAP Intern
Sunday, June 1
Today we traveled from Little Rock to Paragould. We brought along 3 of the girls from our home congregation for this week's Homemade Roles. On the way, we drove through a bad thunderstorm (strong winds and wet roads, bad combination) - it was scary! But the Lord took good care of us and helped us arrive safely just in time for evening service. The rest of the night consisted of getting the bus stuck, prayer circle, then off to bed!
Monday, June 2
Today we (the girls) worked in the garden with Ms. Cindy, it was plenty of fun until Brother Sonny broke the tiller. Later in the afternoon, I taught the girls' class on Inner Beauty, which I enjoyed very much! I also especially enjoyed tonight's video values where we got to watch a very funny episode of The Cosby Show.
Tuesday, June 3
Today was Inner Beauty Day, so none of the girls were allowed to wear makeup or do any kind of electrical stuff to our hair. In the morning all the boys went out of their way to let all of the girls know how beautiful they were even without the everyday eyeliner and mascara. I loved seeing the way the attitudes of everyone were so great - encouraging each other. It was very sweet!
Wednesday, June 4
Today was fun, the boys and Mr. Leonard painted the bus and worked outside worked outside with the men, while us girls worked inside with Ms. Cindy and Mrs. Maxine. We learned to make jelly! (which tasted wonderful, I might add) Then in the evening we all packed it up (in the newly painted bus) and went to church at Union Central!
Thursday, June 5
Today was the day of the big performance! We were all very excited about the dinner theater we were putting on in appreciation to all the people who helped out in the making of our wonderful new MAP building! So after the morning classes, the rest of the day was spent practicing and getting things ready for the big night. It all ended up turning out great! I was very proud of the group!
Friday, June 6
Today was a bittersweet day, in the morning we had to say goodbye to all the people that aren't going with us for the rest of the month. The rest of the day was spent resting and packing up for Woodland.
Saturday, June 7
This morning we woke up early, ate breakfast, then loaded up in the big white snow machine. There wasn't any AC so it was a pretty hot trip, but don't worry, we made up for the heat with our fun times and great attitudes! I slept pretty much the whole time because I wasn't feeling too good. We finally arrived at Woodland Bible Camp at about 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 8
Today we had our own little church service, then the group went to Wal-Mart while us team leaders stayed and did a few chores to get ready for the week. Around three o'clock, people started showing up for camp! It was great to see everyone again!
Monday, June 9
Today was the first day of camp! The morning was busy with classes and study time; in the afternoon there was a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, where my team dominated. Then tonight, after Brother Sonny's lesson in evening chapel, we had 2 baptisms! It was a wonderful way to end the day!
Tuesday, June 10
Today was great! I've really enjoyed Matt Abbott's classes on Faith and Brother Sonny's classes on Prayer. In the afternoon free time, we played some hardcore volleyball. Then tonight we played tug-of-war. I got very, very muddy (I was in the front because I was the smallest), but, oh well, it was good times!
P.S. I managed to keep my princess status even while being muddy:-)
Wednesday, June 11
Today Wesley Abbott presented a great lesson in chapel on loving your enemies and soon after there was Mr. Matt's lesson on Integrity. In the afternoon, I took advantage of the free time by taking a nice long nap and memorizing some verses. We ended the day with a prayer circle and a great game of Capture the Flag.
Thursday, June 12
Today was fun - we did a super cool scavenger hunt that the cooks made for the campers. Tonight was also dress up night so everyone looked very nice at dinner. After evening devo and prayer circle, we played capture the flag again since we enjoyed it so much last night. The only downside was all the bug bites!
Friday, June 13
Well today was the last full day of camp. I finally finished memorizing the M.U.G.G.head Scripture (Colossians 3:1-17). In the afternoon, we played an awesome game of Ultimate Frisbee in the pouring down rain. Then tonight after the talent show, we did one last crown for Jesus before going to bed.
Saturday, June 14
This morning was kinda crazy. The MAPsters were up early so we could get loaded up and get on the road for our long drive back to Paragould. On our way out, the bus got stuck in the mud and we had to call a tow truck to get us out of there. Once we got on the road, it was a great trip and we arrived home safely around 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 15
We attended the Union Central church this morning, where we will be running the VBS during MAP. In the afternoon, we had a nice long nap time since we were so wiped out from the trip. A few of the teens were sick, so this also gave them some time to rest up. In the evening we went back to Union Central, worshipped with them, then found out our assignments for VBS.
Monday, June 16
Today was our first full day of MAP. We were very happy to see Brother Norman after the hard week last week with his back. I really enjoyed all the classes today, and I especially enjoyed "Awe Time" - it was great.
Tuesday, June 17
Today we had our regular classes in the morning, then in the afternoon Cathie loaded us all up into the bus and took us to the store to get stuff for our VBS classes. I'm really excited, it should be great!
Wednesday, June 18
Today we went through the normal MAP day with Brother Norman's and Brother Sonny's classes. In the afternoon we did some extra stuff for our VBS, then tonight after church at Union Central we all worked for awhile decorating our classrooms.
Thursday, June 19
This morning, bright and early, we left for Sellersburg, IN. It was a nice day of traveling. I told a wonderful story to the whole van, they loved it! At about 5:00, we arrived at the church where we stayed. After a wonderful dinner that they made us, we decided to play some basketball. Within 5 minutes of playing, I twisted my ankle. So I spent the rest of the night with my foot propped up with ice on it.
Friday, June 20
Today we went to the Creation Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio! I loved it! Since I hurt my ankle last night, it was hurting quite bad as I walked/hobbled around on it all day. When we got back to the church, the group had a volleyball tournament of which I didn't participate due to my foot :(
Saturday, June 21
Today we traveled home from Sellersburg. About an hour into our trip, Brother Sonny, Bethany and I somehow got into this deal where if we didn't talk for the rest of the trip home then he would shave off his mustache and Val would shave his face. So Bethany and I were silent for 8 hours! It was hard, but at the end of the day we had won and the 'stache was gone!
Sunday, June 22
Today we went to church at Union Central, then soon after service we all came back home, ate lunch, then headed back to finish getting ready for VBS. Tonight we started our first night of VBS. It was a great time!
