This past Saturday, we went to Sierra Lodge to have some fun in the snow. We had fun snowball fights, sledding, and building a gigantic igloo. (picture below) It was also amazing that we were able to spend quality time with each other.
This week, we had Flex Friday, where we split up into smaller groups and bond throughout the night. After dinner and content, each group had time to hang out, which included playing games, making desserts, and watching basketball.
This past Friday, we had our annual Christmas party and gift exchange. We started the night with a pot roast dinner followed by a brain scrambling ice breaker. We heard a message from two of our seniors about value and how that plays out in our lives. Then, we had an exciting gift exchange led by two of our junior students. Throughout the night, we enjoyed a dessert bar, a photo booth, and background music performed by the AHS jazz band.
For Element Friday this past week, we continued with our Why Jesus series, with Fan giving the content! We started the night with a creative icebreaker led by Josh and Rubin. After the content, people had a blast playing various board games and enjoying the cereal bar. One more week until winter break, so hang in there students during finals!!
We had the privilege of hosting an Angel Tree party yesterday afternoon! Three families came to the party and joined in for a time of good food, games, a short message, and gift giving. It was a really valuable opportunity for us to not only give gifts to these kids on behalf of their incarcerated parents but also share the love of Christ with them and their caregivers. Thank you students for all the work you put in to make this event happen!!
We had our first themed Friday of the year: Lumberjack/jill night where people sported their favorite flannels, boots, and mustaches. We started the night with a mysterious ice breaker in which people had to use their taste and touch to identify different items. Next, we heard an impactful message from Mark 1 about Jesus healing a leper and then ended the night with Fruit of the Room where teams showcased their artistic skills through their creations made of fruit!
