After worship came the fun and learning time. There were many dozens of activities the students could participate in, including things like a zip line, bumper cars, mini golf, musicians, games of all kinds, meet representatives from all our ELCA Lutheran colleges, "stump the theologian", "water walk" to learn about the need for clean water in developing countries, donate blood, arts and crafts, poetry, prayer, and much, much more!
We took a break for lunch, and a number of students walked about four blocks to take the Coney Island Dog challenge, something Detroit is famous for with two competing "greasy spoon" hot dog shops. Both were excellent, and we were split between which was our favorite!
In the early evening, we returned to the Renaissance Center for dances and games and supper, then off to Ford Field for another evening of music and speakers. We had great seats tonight, so it was extra fun.
The people of Detroit are really starting to notice our presence. Click here if you would like to read a short article from a local newspaper about the impact we are having on the city.
Thank you to Zion for supporting our youth! We are growing in our faith, meeting other Lutheran young people from across the nation, and having a great time!
Some of our Zion kids got to help lead the dancing during hip-hop worship
Coney Island Challenge lunch
Evening program at Ford Field
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