Our Last Day at Montreat, by JT and Jennifer Schwartz

JT and Jennifer Schwartz

Searching for a signal to find what God has in store for us has been the goal from the beginning of our youth retreat this year at Montreat. . Today has been extraordinary yet saddening to realize that our wonderful trip is coming to a close. We have been blessed with a great youth group, and a great place to grow together. Back home groups have been one of the ways we matured together. Playing games and laughing has been a regular occurrence at the Banes Bed and Bible.

Outside of the youth group we have grown closer to God in small groups.  Small groups were especially depressing today, because we grew so comfortable and friendly with each other, and today was our last and final goodbye. On the flip side our small groups helped us to look at the different signal’s god shows in our lives every day. We were very blessed as a youth group to have every single person with a great small group.

Tonight we are looking forward to a very spiritual lakeside candle vigil. We are hoping to gain closure on this magnificent trip, but also realize that Montreat doesn’t have a specific beginning and ending. This great place doesn’t give one all the answers and signs about God. Montreat only gives us building blocks that help us to grow in our faith.

Finally J.T. would like to thank you, the reader and supporter. I know that I led the charge to come to Montreat, and I appreciate that I had so much love throughout the church. This amazing trip would not be possible without the grace of our church family. We cannot wait to get back and share our stories with the congregation.