This huge river gorge and moutain range is part of the National Park Service system and offered breathtaking views, white water rafting, swimming, hiking and more.
We took some time to truly enjoy the wonders of God's beauty and enjoy the outdoors. Cameron and Haley also took some time to teach their amazing stone skipping skills. The New River Gorge is highlighted by a massive bridge that offers views both on and below. However, in order to get tot he bottom of the gorge and into the river, both 15-passenger vans had to ensure a very steep and narrow drive down the Fayette Station Road complete with 4 hair pin turns that were never designed for vehicles the size we were driving, but we made it and everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the river and then we had lunch in the park before departing on the drive to Logan.
As we departed the New River Gorge area and we began the 2-hour drive to Logan, many slept as we navigated the majestic highways that cut directly through the mountains, and on may occasions went up one side and down the other.
When we officially arrived in Logan, our experience with YouthWorks began with orientation and dinner and then the group moved in to our nightly gathering called "Club". Our YouthWorks site has 82 total ecumenical participants this week including church youth groups from a Roman Catholic Parish in Eagle River, WI, a United Methodist group from Springboro, OH, a Presbyterian Church from Rochester, NY and finally a large non-denomiotional group from a newly formed ministry in Southern Illinois. All in all, we are a nicely diverse group. Some in our group are nervous about how the new interaction between the group will be and how new friendships and relationships will form. BUT, even in all of that uncertainty....
"WE ARE READY!"
-The Youth of Faith Lutheran
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