Host City Visits: Zilina

My second HCV was to Zilina.  This was kind of strange because our home base is in Zilina.  It didn't feel right not leaving the city... but, I must say that I formed some really great friendships.

One other intern and I stayed with this adorable girl, Miska.  Her family was so open and took us in and gave us so many wonderful things.  Her mom always cooked delicious meals for us and her parents took time to talk to us for a few hours one night.  It was truly a blessing to be staying with them.  They reminded me a lot of my parents... they were so sweet and helpful.

School visits in Zilina were interesting.  It was kind of cool because then I got to see the students out on the streets.  :)  Students were a bit more receptive, but it could have just been my perspective of things.  We had two 45-minute classes... gym classes... it was so different than what I was used to.

Again, I got close to the youth group... I am so excited to see them again in a few weeks!  I have been missing them!  They are a younger group, but have some great leadership among them.  I will be the only intern there for camp, so it is important for me to really be focused in on their group and learn more about their dynamics.

Actually, apart from the HCV, they invited me to a picnic in the park.  It was their church service, but outside.  It was so great!  Bekah came with me!  It was so interesting to see their culture in a different way.  It was this huge potluck type event... except, there was way more food than I was expecting.  I got so full off of snacks that I didn't have any room for lunch!

Miska asked us to help lead games for some kids and that was so adorable.  They loved us - being older and American and it was so interesting to see how they followed our every move.  It reminded me that we should be following Jesus like this.  Clinging to Him and living as He lives!

I'm so excited for this camp - not only is it a great youth group, but it will be my church coming!!! :)  I am excited to see everyone and get to know them on a deeper level.

Until next time,
xx