At our church, the High school kids are divided into groups by class, called Summit Groups. These groups meet every Wednesday night at a home near the church. 2 couples are chosen to be the leaders and to stay with this group through their 4 years of high school. Last summer we were asked if we would pair up with another couple and lead the incoming Freshmen group. Since we live right behind the church, this made it perfect for us to meet at our house on Wednesday nights. We were excited to take on this challenge. As it go closer to the fall, the other couple that was to be with us were unable to commit anymore, so we asked our good friends, the Drennons, if they would be interested in joining us. I honestly thought this was a long shot, since they were already committed in so many other places. But they surprised us and agreed to be our partners.
We started in the fall when school started and for most of the first semester, our numbers were small and pretty much had the same kids every time. Those that we did have, though, were solid. After Christmas, our numbers began to grown and the kids became more involved. Throughout the year we had several get-togethers, including a game night at the Drennons, a kickball challenge vs the sophomore class (which we won!), a service project/game night with the VCA residents, and an end-of-the-year swimming party at the Vandygriffs. We also went to several sporting events, a band concert, and a choir concert to watch our talented kids do what they do best. We have a talented and unique group of kids and we are really enjoying getting to know them and we look forward to the next few years as we can all grow closer to each other and to our Lord.
Here are some pictures of our year...oh and of course I couldn't resist throwing in some of our kids as well
We started in the fall when school started and for most of the first semester, our numbers were small and pretty much had the same kids every time. Those that we did have, though, were solid. After Christmas, our numbers began to grown and the kids became more involved. Throughout the year we had several get-togethers, including a game night at the Drennons, a kickball challenge vs the sophomore class (which we won!), a service project/game night with the VCA residents, and an end-of-the-year swimming party at the Vandygriffs. We also went to several sporting events, a band concert, and a choir concert to watch our talented kids do what they do best. We have a talented and unique group of kids and we are really enjoying getting to know them and we look forward to the next few years as we can all grow closer to each other and to our Lord.
Here are some pictures of our year...oh and of course I couldn't resist throwing in some of our kids as well
Morgan and Gabby at the swimming party
Cute Lleyton
Sweet Tucker
Griffin and Kennedy- the best of friends!
Our family
My sweet boys
Matther, Jackson and Ben
The girls
Our group at VCA
Playing Ninja-their favorite pasttime
Game night at VCA
We tagutht he residents how to play their new Wii
Playing Beatles Rock Band at the Drennons
Game night at the Drennons
1 comment:
I'm so glad you wrote this post! I am going to completely steal it. :) We loved being leaders with you guys. Thank you for opening up your home week after week and for always being so organized!
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