Attendee, Men’s Weekend

Before coming I was very skeptical about what the weekend might entail, who would I identify with (if anyone), and what kind of weird things I would have to do. I was terrified of being in a place where I knew no one beyond a first name and was worried about letting people see who I truly was. I had tons of shame and self-doubt pushing me away. Throughout the weekend those walls that I set up slowly crumbled and all my pre-conceived notions faded away. I realized, through testimonies, things about my past and how they affect who I am. Ways I have been running from Him, avoiding His calling, and how my actions have been hurting those around me. I am hopeful to begin immersing myself in the Bible with his word, into my church, and blessing my family with the man He made me to be!