By Joy Cryer
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana--More than 75 youths ages 5 through 18 and 35 adults from Atlanta, Georgia; New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Jackson, Mississippi; joined for a weekend of fun and fellowship in New Orleans Aug. 4 to 6.
The tone for the weekend was set Friday evening, Aug. 4, when everyone gathered at a Pizza Hut. The youths broke into two groups and began a lively chant of "We love Jesus, yes we do, we love Jesus, how about you!" One 3-year-old boy not with the group was heard repeating, "We love Jesus, yes we do, we love Jesus, how about you!" as he left the restaurant with his parents.
Saturday began with a group devotional, after which the rest of the day was spent at the new Jazzland Theme Park.
Sunday morning, the youths participated in a community outreach service by attending a graduation ceremony for children who had completed a summer Bible school program. The Atlanta teen choir as well as the New Orleans teen choir performed praise and worship songs for the event. Claire McDaniel did a reading titled Making a Difference, and Kristy Richard and Kara Lewis performed vocal solos.
The Bible school children and their families were appreciative and impressed by the support from the visiting youths.
The weekend ended with a visit to an IMAX theatre and the Aquarium of the Americas.
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