On our first day we played multiple activities. We learned what agape means. Agape is Greek for love. Love is a powerful word with a strong meaning. At first it was strange, because at our age meeting new people isn't exactly easy. But it is a fun task to do when you make new friends. We eventually learned each others names, and are currently growing strong as a team.
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We didn't really do much here for the actual mission trip. Most of the day was spent driving here and getting hyped up overall, so we didn't start with anything out of the ordinary. It goes without saying that many youth participating in Agape right now have experienced it before. Many of us know what to expect and therefore, some of us don't necessarily learn as much as the others. Despite this, it has been proven to me that not every Agape group is the same, and even though the structure of activities remains mostly unchanged, the experience definitely changes depending on who's there with you. This already became clear in our first few hours together.
I already feel a lot of love here; not so much from actual interaction but mostly from plain good vibes. People truly look like they are happy to be here, and simple gestures like smiles and laugh can mean the world to someone. It's a familiar feeling, but with a new set of people. Even though I constantly brag about how "I know everything Agape has to offer," I can tell this week will be different, as dumb as that might sound. Overall there's just a lot of love here, and isn't that what this trip is all about? As much as I like to talk about our adventures, for a lack of a better word, what really matters is giving help to those in need. All I really know is that the people here are so willing and able, and I'm sure we are all looking forward to what's to come.
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