CASTLEWELLEN

NORTHERN IRELAND (16-18 SEPTEMBER 2009)

Castlewellen Castle—the orientation retreat site

The castle was built in the Scottish baronial style from granite & overlooks a lake

It is now a Christian conference centre

Inside the castle

Looking out of the window of the worship hall, one can see the Mourne Mountains, a granite mountain range

The magical world of Narnia was said to be inspired by these mountains

Outside the castle

On 17 September, the faculty & staff of BBC joined us

Many fellowship groups took a walk around the mile long lake

The night before, we had gone with a large group of students for a night walk around the lake

It was pitch dark (though a few students brought their torch lights)

We could only see stars in the sky

Walking in faith is like walking in the dark

You continue to walk even though you cannot see what is before you

You simply have to trust that it is safe for you to walk since the person before you has just passed through the same spot safely

Walking around the lake in the day was a different experience

Back in time for lunch