HASTINGS, Neb.—This month 171 teens, 30 sponsors, and 18 drivers throughout Nebraska churches gathered for an all-night youth rally, marking the fifth highest attendance in the past 10 years or so.
Zac Fisher, from Temple Baptist Church in Lincoln and a student at Faith Baptist Bible College, Ankeny, Iowa, spoke. Zac is currently a part of the launch team of Chalco Hills Baptist, a church plant in Omaha. His message challenged the teens to be champions of the cross.
After the preaching came tournaments, wacky games, bowling, sumo wrestling, and a water slide. Various sponsors helped organize and lead the games and tournaments.
Something new this year was a computer that allowed those attending to blog their thoughts during the event.
Blog Highlights from March Madness:
- Hi Madness is my favorite activity other than camp! —Phil
Who wouldn’t want to stay up til 6 a.m. eating pizza and playing in tournaments? —Jorji
It’s a lot of fun. I love seeing my friends again! And I like stayin up late! —Tori
March Madness is the most awesomenest time ever . . . never want it to stop!!! —Matt
its awesome —mirrya
my leg hurts —Semaj
my foot hurts —DK
im really tired —Sonja
it is awesome —jaden
I like applesauce —taren
bowling was really fun we should do it again next year . . . and maybe we should start earlier and eat earlier.
March Madness was fun. I just would’ve liked to go home earlier. 6 AM does not work for me.
I like it a lot. I want to come back. There is so much stuff to do and u can get to know lots of people. —Kendyl and Andrew
KELLIE IS THE GREATEST CAMPER, STAFFER, JR. CABIN LEADER EVER.
MARCH MADNESS IS THE GREATEST. NOTHING COMPARES.
JEREMY LOOKED FUNNY IN MR. FISHERS PRESENTATION HAHAHA! —KELLIE
