Campus Ministry Offers Springtime 'Walking with Jesus' Retreat to Maine
By Erin Smith
"The retreat for me meant exploring myself seriously in a way that I couldn't do when I was a child because I wasn't ready for it," Wallace said.
When speaking of his experience, Wallace stated that there wasn't anything he didn't like about the retreat.
"There were a bunch of moments for me, such as learning about individuals and their own faith experience, and sharing a genuine fellowship with other people." Before embarking on this year's retreat, Wallace said, "I'm looking forward to an excellent experience. I have high expectations, but I know they'll be met."
Retreat team member Sarah Gingerella '10 also told the Crier about the powerful nature of the spring retreat. Gingerella, an International Relations major, was one of the four team members who gave a talk, a peer ministry opportunity, at this year's retreat. Gingerella spoke about the importance of the little things and acceptance of God in one's life.
"In order to tell people something about faith, you have to look at your own faith. I had never thought about my own story before," says Gingerella.
For Gingerella, the retreat was especially powerful because of her experience as both a team member and a participant.
"Anything I say that gets through to the participants isn't because of me, but because of God," she said. "It is an empowering yet humbling experience to know that God is using you for something greater than you are."
When speaking of his experience, Wallace stated that there wasn't anything he didn't like about the retreat.
"There were a bunch of moments for me, such as learning about individuals and their own faith experience, and sharing a genuine fellowship with other people." Before embarking on this year's retreat, Wallace said, "I'm looking forward to an excellent experience. I have high expectations, but I know they'll be met."
Retreat team member Sarah Gingerella '10 also told the Crier about the powerful nature of the spring retreat. Gingerella, an International Relations major, was one of the four team members who gave a talk, a peer ministry opportunity, at this year's retreat. Gingerella spoke about the importance of the little things and acceptance of God in one's life.
"In order to tell people something about faith, you have to look at your own faith. I had never thought about my own story before," says Gingerella.
For Gingerella, the retreat was especially powerful because of her experience as both a team member and a participant.
"Anything I say that gets through to the participants isn't because of me, but because of God," she said. "It is an empowering yet humbling experience to know that God is using you for something greater than you are."
This article was published on 4/17/09 in the Campus Features section.
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