Get Away

The name Snoasis embodies our winter youth retreat. It is a combination of the words snow, and oasis. This year, we had our get away at Penn-York campground in Ulysses, PA.  While we had our retreat, much of the rest of the state was being punished by heavy snow squalls. Unlike other years, it snowed very little at the campground. There was enough snow, however, to enjoy the tubing hill. We got away from the snow, but we had a great retreat. The theme for Snoasis was "whiteout." Youth were challenged to be distinct from the rest of the world by refusing to compromise the truth of the gospel and to live as morally transformed people in an immoral society. It was nice to see the kids have fun and to get away for awhile. Hopefully, the getaway served to strengthen the youth to face their peers and stand as a beacon in a stormy world.