Summer Surf Jam When we set out to go on these annual trips our main purpose is to share our personal Jesus experiences with those the go with us. As we get closer to the departure date we get people asking if they can go and in the future we hope to have the man / woman power to accommodate everyone that wants to go. This year we had a great group of 4 adults and 12 young adults ranging in age from 6 years old to 16. We met and loaded up the trailer with all our gear, ranging from air mattresses, coolers, food, boards, tents…. and when the trailer is full we shove the goms into the vehicles and started heading north. Of course we have the “I need to stop at the next rest stop” being yelled out about every 20 minutes and the “I’m hungry, can we get something to eat” every 10 minutes. But, finally we make it to St. Augustine were we unload and set up for a good nights sleep, on the floor of the Christian Surfers National Headquarters. Tomorrow the fun begins. We wake up each morning to some strange bodily sounds and laughter but the days get going pretty fast with a pop-tart in hand and some fresh coffee and then on to our first surf spot. After a few hours of surfing we are off to our first food stop, our fist surf shop and our first skate, then back to the water for another surf and another skate. Once we are all pretty much wiped out we head back to the headquarters for a late bite to eat and some open conversations about God, Jesus, Life, Death and where we fit in. Each night was filled with raw questions and answers. We used the I Am Second new testament and their key questions as out topics this year and it seams to go over very well. A few videos (where you at Georgia?), Bible verses and special guests and the week flew by. Along the way we met with Mike Whisnant (see page 12 for Mikes Profile) who gave shared his knowledge of board design and God’s design. We also met with the Tory Strange and the staff at Surf Station who shared their stories with us. What an amazing group of Christians. At Ponce we surfed and Travis Ajay who shared his insight into the surf industry and his faith in Jesus and how it has changed his life. What a great group of surfers we had the pleasure of spending quality time with. Our last night was spent in New Smyrna Beach at Bill & Kate’s home (CS New Smyrna Beach chapter directors) and we concluded our discussion with submitting to God. On this trip we saw some great surfing in small conditions, we saw some skateboarding that pushed a few to their limits but more importantly we saw tears and heartfelt desire to be closer to God. We would conduct these trips for years for that one moment and we were blessed this year, like last with the Lord moving on some of these kids.
We want to thank: Calvary Chapel Vero Beach for the trailer to carry all our gear, the financial support and for teaching the Word. The Surf Station for being such a rad surf shop and for taking time out to share Jesus and the business with us. Travis Ajay with Arnett for sharing the truth and lies within the surf industry and his faith and drive in life. Famous surf wax for providing a wax gift pack for each kid and for supporting CSSI throughout. Sun Bum for bags, sunscreen for the entire group and beach toys to keep us busy. Whisnant Surfboards for taking the time out of your busy day to share Jesus with others. On A Mission for hooking all the kids up with leashes. Phix Doctor for ding kids for each of the kids. Sanuk for random grab bag goodies Smith Optics for shades and hats.
LIFE: Nothing about it is easy DESIRE: Nothing is ever enough SATISFACTION: It can only be found in Jesus UNDERSTAND: Jesus paid the price for your sin SUBMIT: Release yourself from yourself