Saturday started with a discipleship meeting with other churches from the Chicago area. We we engaged in learning and discussing the seven marks of discipleship. After this we had  a scavenger hunt type task on hand. We were required to wander parts of the city and find how the seven marks of discipleship were prevalent in the city. Bethlehem split up into three random groups and the students led as the adult mentors followed and learned as we did. We found the seven marks of discipleship such as serving, prayer, worship, inviting, studying, giving, and encouraging. We took pictures at each stopping point and explained how they related to that certain mark that we had chosen. At some point each group got a little off task when passing the gelato shop to pick up a little treat.

We got back to the hotel at around five and ventured over to the super dome. We heard The Rev. Andrena Ingram speak about her early life which was filled with sexual abuse, violence, and drug abuse. Her life hit a new low when she realized she was HIV positive. She said that she could let all of these things bring her down, but instead, she decided to start becoming closer with God. After attending church she felt the call to attend seminary. We learned that no matter what happens in your life, don't let it bring you down. After her speech, the band Switchfoot played a great set; everyone was pumped up and dancing to the great music. We left the Super Dome and went back to the hotel for devotions. Aaron brought water and  we were blessed as each one of us remembered our baptism with a blessing by one of the adult mentors. We were tired and went to bed. bye.

                                                                                                  --Andrew, Ethan, Jacob