Putting Out Into The Deep

Last evening 43 sophomores, six junior and senior leaders along with four adults "put out into the deep" at Rolling Ridge Retreat House in North Andover, for another Sophomore Retreat. Fighting recent illness and fatigue, the team is taking Jesus' command to the disciples (Luke 5:4), and are putting their trust in God and the prayers of others to help them carry off the mission of introducing these sophomores to a deeper understanding of themselves, relationship with each other and with God. The student leaders will give witness talks and lead the group through various activities to help them "come out of themselves" and see another side of life and of God.
We trust that as with the magnificent catch made by the Apostles, God's grace will be at work again, harvesting this time, not fish, but hearts. This venture will continue till the end of the school day.
So it is with all we do: there is a certain risk required, going out into deep, sometimes unfamiliar waters, a trek often met with excuses and anxieties, but ending in spiritual growth and inner joy that would not have been obtained had not the risk been taken. May God be with us to nudge us into the deep day after day; it is there that we find the Answer to our restless hearts.
Bro. Rene