tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post696942480974820930..comments2023-09-28T04:25:50.532-05:00Comments on Bring the Kingdom....: SURVIVE: 10 Years Later!Brian Mayfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10453539353768033374noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-18543064091773260292010-06-12T20:34:16.561-05:002010-06-12T20:34:16.561-05:00Maybe someone already posted this, but I will alwa...Maybe someone already posted this, but I will always remember when I think Carolyn and Linda put algae in the boys' burgers. <br /><br />I remember Stephanie throwing Bethany into the shower and turning the cold water on her because Bethany smothered Steph's pillow in lotion.<br /><br />The dance parties were ALWAYS amazing and I really miss them. <br /><br />I miss Survive every summer and get really "homesick" for it. I want to just be able to go back and sit outside around the campfire with family. <br /><br />Miss you guys so much!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974520519130969668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-36517192706127819192010-06-10T13:35:40.289-05:002010-06-10T13:35:40.289-05:00So great reading all of this! I know it's cont...So great reading all of this! I know it's contradictory (after I just wrote about it) to say that I can't possibly put my thoughts into words. But as I read what I wrote, it doesn't even begin to sum it up. Just thankful and humbled that God did that in us & through us all those years. What an amazing experience!Brian Mayfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453539353768033374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-21337376216405805862010-06-09T16:53:35.064-05:002010-06-09T16:53:35.064-05:00Oh Brian, I can't put into words all the beaut...Oh Brian, I can't put into words all the beautiful memories God so purposefully orchestrated over the years at Survive without tears. It was really a supernatural monster all its own.<br /><br />I will always remember standing in that huge grassy horse poop filled field looking up at the night stars and being in awe of God's majesty.<br /><br />Or the time I was knocked to the ground on my face sobbing with the ugly cry completely humbled by how unworthy I am of God's love one year.<br /><br />The flour sock incident is one to remember and all the dance parties in the rain:) Or me walking with the tiny twig on the video...and did I mention Court was right behind me. grrrr. Or the year you made us walk to our cabin from the entrance b/c you thought that would be fun.<br /><br />We leave for camp Monday and I know God is going to be alive and breathing right where we're at with all the changes that have followed in the past year. Can't wait to see what happens.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15178551803856310327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-86388407798150862262010-06-08T20:14:31.309-05:002010-06-08T20:14:31.309-05:00I only was able to go one time as a student... and...I only was able to go one time as a student... and it changed my life! I can still remember Jarrod speaking about "running the race" and how much it challenged me... I am still running the race today! Also, the amazing spirit-filled worship with you and Nathan leading. Thank you so much for your ministry in Wichita and your heart for the lord! God Bless!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982026890696788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-38575117436394207542010-06-08T14:49:27.052-05:002010-06-08T14:49:27.052-05:00Even though I never experienced Survive personally...Even though I never experienced Survive personally, I feel like I lived every moment through the very animated stories the boys and the Johnson kids shared when they returned home. We were unable to go to bed the night they returned until every detail was described at LENGTH! One kid would recall a story and it would become a shouting match as everyone would add to the unfolding drama! <br />I remember that I learned to pray very specifically for the boys physical, psychological, and spiritual growth while they were gone. In fact, I remember one year I was at home doing laundry and the Spirit overwhelmed me to get on my knees right there in the laundry room to pray for Aaron. I found out later that in that exact moment, he was surrounded by a group of his very close friends and brothers in Christ, laying their hands on him, lifting him up to the Lord! It was a very powerful moment for both of us! <br />Please be praying for Aaron as he continues to plan for the weekend of October 15, when our new church will undertake it's own Survive for the first time! The legacy lives on because of all that you have taught him Brian.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your obedience to the Lord, and expecting so much out of our children! They will never forget!kfierbaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982509614869568119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-71918236571832192842010-06-08T12:09:12.530-05:002010-06-08T12:09:12.530-05:00There are two main events that stand out to me abo...There are two main events that stand out to me about Survive that I will never forget! <br /><br />Forgive me for not remembering the exact years but the first memory was the very first time that we took on the challenge of the "Travois Race." Running through the river carrying every single team member across the finish line was one of the most physically challenging and rewarding "games" ive ever been a part of. In all the years that I attended Survive, there was not a single event that required the strength and endurance that this raced demanded!! <br /><br /><br />The second "event" was based around one of the years that Jeff Mangum asked every single person to step completely out of their comfort zone and physically wash another persons feet! I remember sitting on the cabin floor while he was asking the sponsors to gather up some bowls of water and towels thinking "are you serious?" I wanst about to pick up someones feet and actually clean it for them! As he continued to describe the true meaning behind Jesus washing the disciples feet, God completely laid it on my heart that this was something I had to do. I will never forget the look on the "individuals" face as I walked over, sat down and washed his feet. Being able to join in on that experience is something that I will never forget! <br /><br />Thank you Survive for so many great memories!!!JBS7777https://www.blogger.com/profile/05846590905403570382noreply@blogger.com