Wednesday, July 3, 2013

NYG (Day 3)

Wow, day 3 of the NYG is already over!  I can't believe it.  We've had so much fun already and I know there's lots more to explore.  This morning, I woke up at 8:15, had some breakfast (granola, bacon, fruit, milk), and headed to the Convention Center.  We planned only two sessions today, so we had some time to explore and get some more freebies!  We rode the zipline this morning (short but fun), made cross necklaces/backpack decorations, and more.  At 12 PM, we went to Denomination Domination, by Clint Colwell (the DCE at Redeemer Lutheran in Springfield, MO...where my uncle and his family attend!).  Mostly, the true meanings of baptism and communion were exposed, and we explored what other denominations feel about those sacraments.  We had some tuna wraps, cheese sticks, crackers, pineapple tidbits, and pineapple juice for a quick lunch.  Then at 2 PM, we went to Life Under Sharia Law: Understanding Islam and Reaching Out to Muslims, by Cynthia Khan.  Cynthia was born and raised in a Christian family in Pakistan and also lived in Saudi Arabia and Canada before settling in her home of 18 years, the United States.  In this eye-opening, incredibly interesting program, we learned about Muslim culture, beliefs, what happens when Muslims take over, and what we can do.  A question-and-answer session after the program was very interesting, too.

Besides pins, a cowbell, a stretchy bracelet, a pen, info papers, and more, I also bought a few things at Concordia Publishing House's "store".  I got a glow stick (I'll use it tomorrow night!), a pair of earrings, and an inflatable hippo (it's a long story).  Lots of good stuff abounded!  We also found out the 2016 NYG will be in New Orleans, Louisiana!

We had supper at Luciano's, an Italian spot in the mall.  The lasagna and bread were so great!  Then to the Mass Event, where great speakers, testimonies, skits, Gathering News (LCMS President Matthew Harrison played the banjo for us), music, and liturgical dancers filled the time.  We were on the first bus at 10:15, and to the hotel by 10:40.  I've got an early morning tomorrow...you'll find out why in the next blog on Anna's Awesome Adventures!

~Anna~

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