{"id":1805,"date":"2013-01-12T19:17:45","date_gmt":"2013-01-13T00:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?page_id=1805"},"modified":"2013-02-24T14:35:26","modified_gmt":"2013-02-24T19:35:26","slug":"haiti-youth-retreat-2013","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?page_id=1805","title":{"rendered":"Haiti Youth Retreat &#8211; 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Update: 2\/24\/2013<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #008080;\"> <span style=\"line-height: 1.714285714; font-size: 1rem;\">Sam and I made it back from a wonderful trip. \u00a0God blessed us with His presence as we learned from His word. \u00a0Activities and games were a blast. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">The peace of God was present, the\u00a0<\/span>fellowship<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0of the Spirit was\u00a0<\/span>apparent<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">, and t<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.714285714;\">he Joy of the Lord was abundant! \u00a0Praise God for His abundant blessings!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\">Here is a small .mov I made from some of the pic<span style=\"line-height: 1.714285714; font-size: 1rem;\">tures and video. \u00a0Thanks to Sam for taking most of the pictures and video. \u00a0It takes a few seconds to download and start.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <a style=\"line-height: 1.714285714; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"http:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/HaitiPresentation.mov\">Haiti Presentation 2013<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080;\">And a few of the many pictures . . .<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1805 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1876'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_1982-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1876\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1876'>\n\t\t\t\tSunday Morning\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1877'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_1991-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1877\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1877'>\n\t\t\t\tDad&#8217;s Joy\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1878'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2026-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1878\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1878'>\n\t\t\t\tReady for Games\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1879'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2037-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1879\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1879'>\n\t\t\t\tTeens on the field\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1880'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2050-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1880\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1880'>\n\t\t\t\tToothbrush Ball Cap Relay\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1881'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2052-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1881\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1881'>\n\t\t\t\tDeclaring the winner\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1882'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2082-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1882\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1882'>\n\t\t\t\tFrom the forehead to mouth\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1883'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2098-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1883\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1883'>\n\t\t\t\tGroup Study Activities\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1884'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2143-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1884\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1884'>\n\t\t\t\tSam &#038; some kids\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=1885'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/102_2166-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1885\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1885'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Lesson Table\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.714285714; color: #000080;\">++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re getting ready for the Youth Retreat in February, 2013! \u00a0We are going to be learning about &#8220;Crime and Punishment.&#8221; \u00a0Topics will include Sin, Temptation, Justice, and more. \u00a0Sounds heavy? \u00a0Maybe so, but there will be plenty of time for fun and fellowship too. \u00a0And in the end, we may just cover a session on Grace and Mercy!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1524\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/LastSessionSmall.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1524\" alt=\"Haiti Youth Retreat\" src=\"http:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/LastSessionSmall-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/LastSessionSmall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/LastSessionSmall.jpg 912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Haiti Youth Retreat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lesson plans\u00a0are\u00a0in the works and we already know of\u00a0some things we would love to have for the retreat. \u00a0 \u00a0If you can help, below is a list of things we need. \u00a0Check back often and let me know if you get something so I can keep the list updated. \u00a0You can even post a comment below so others know what you are getting!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Needs List:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Prayers! &#8211; Everyone can provide this, and it&#8217;s what we need most!<\/li>\n<li>5 large bags of skittles<\/li>\n<li><del>200 small Dixie cups<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del>20 large, strong, garbage bags<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del>20 small squirt guns<\/del>\u00a0 \u00a0 Marni is getting these.<\/li>\n<li><del>40 clip-on clothes pins<\/del><\/li>\n<li><del>150 small markers ($1 for a pack of ten at the dollar store)<\/del> \u00a0Marni and Tammy got this one covered!<\/li>\n<li><del>300 regular size drinking straws<\/del> \u00a0Marni is getting these. \u00a0If someone else already has some, we may need more than 300 anyway. \u00a0I am planning several games using straws this year.<\/li>\n<li>Balloons &#8211; 8 or 9 inch (these are always useful for various games)<\/li>\n<li><del>100 sq feet of regular aluminum foil (1 or 2 rolls?)<\/del> \u00a0Thanks for providing this!<\/li>\n<li>1 roll of cheap, easy dissolving toilet paper<\/li>\n<li>A few bags of small individually wrapped candy such as tootsie rolls, starbursts, jolly ranchers, etc.<\/li>\n<li>20 rolls of Lifesavers<\/li>\n<li><del>A few small prizes \/ gifts. \u00a0These can be dollar store items, but think of teenagers, not children. \u00a0i.e. \u00a0flashlights, games (such as dominoes or checkers), cheap watch, sunglasses, etc.<\/del><\/li>\n<li>Soccer ball, Basket ball<\/li>\n<li>10 Bandannas<\/li>\n<li>1 rope for tug-o-war (1\/2 or bigger rope, 50ft long)<\/li>\n<li>10 Baseball caps (used is fine so long as they are decent)<\/li>\n<li><del>10 Toothbrushes<\/del> \u00a0Tammy got these.<\/li>\n<li>16 sticks of Chapstick<\/li>\n<li>Four or more (10 would be nice) sets of cheap disposable chopsticks.<\/li>\n<li>200 Bandaids<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.714285714; font-size: 1rem;\">Money &#8211; We can always put this to use. \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check back often since I&#8217;ll be adding to the list as we build the agenda for the retreat, and updating the list to show the things that have already been provided.\u00a0 I need all materials by <strong>February 3rd\u00a0<\/strong>so I can finish up the loose ends before the trip!<\/p>\n<p>We appreciate\u00a0your help, prayers, and support in the service of Christ Jesus our Lord.<\/p>\n<p>May His Kingdom come,<\/p>\n<p>Mark<\/p>\n<p><em>Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Jude 1:24-25<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: 2\/24\/2013 Sam and I made it back from a wonderful trip. \u00a0God blessed us with His presence as we learned from His word. \u00a0Activities and games were a blast. \u00a0The peace of God was present, the\u00a0fellowship\u00a0of the Spirit was\u00a0apparent, and the Joy of the Lord was abundant! \u00a0Praise God for His abundant blessings!\u00a0 Here [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":112,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1805","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1805"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1805\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1809,"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1805\/revisions\/1809"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/markspruill.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}