Posted by: Mr. Hood
Our trip started with an adventure of our flight being delayed by 2 hrs in FLL. Thankfully all went smoothly after that and we arrived VERY late into Longview Ranch last night which resulted in most of us getting to sleep at approx. 2AM!
We allowed everyone to sleep in a bit and the morning began at 9am with a delicious meal of waffles - with toppings of berries and whipped cream; scambled eggs and sausage. Super yummy! After breakfast we had our morning devotions of personal time in the book of Ephesians. Today was chapter 2. It is a beautiful setting to have time alone with God as we look out at the Smokey Mountains from the LVR dining hall. 
After our devotional time, we broke into 6 different work groups to do projects all around the LVR property. Some students painted fences, others cleaned areas behind the barn and many others carried tree limbs that had been trimmed to the LVR staff member who was turning them into mulch. The students worked incredibly hard and we are so proud of them all!
During the free time after work, students were playing bball in the pavilion, resting in their cabins or enjoying the rocking chairs on the front porch of the dining hall. Dinner were some fabulous burrito bowls and fun cupcakes for dessert. After dinner we made our big circle of chairs and each student and chaperone read their verse as we began our memorization work of the book of Ephesians. We then had a wonderful time of student led praise and worship before our discussion on what the students highlighted in Ephesians chapters 1 & 2 from morning devotions. It was a tremendous ending to a powerful first day! Thanking God for all of His work in us already on this trip.
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