This year was my first year at Mountain Top. The first day was very intimidating because I felt very much out of my comfort zone. Luckily it got much better the next day and was great through the entire week.
Before going to Mountain Top, I sometimes felt like I wasn't good enough. I might not feel smart, pretty, or funny enough. When I got with the Daycamp kids I realized that they didn't care about all those things. All they wanted was someone to care for them and hang out with. It was such a great feeling because with the kids and my YRG I didn't feel like an outcast, but I actually felt like I could be myself and not worry about what others thought of me.
Mountain Top not only helped me feel better about myself, but it also helped me grow closer to God. I found the worships at Mountain Top were very moving and I really liked that about Mountain Top. They helped me realize that even when I didn't feel great about myself, God still loved me and always will.
I also learned to accept other people for who they are. When I returned from Mountain Top, my friend invited me to go to her church. She attends a Pentecostal church and I had been there before. In the past when I went to that church when she invited me I found it almost odd. During the sermon people would stand up and yell, "Hallelujah, Jesus," or "Praise Jesus." Since I got back from Mountain Top I noticed myself enjoying myself when I would go to her church. It almost reminded me of Mountain Top because I could see that everyone there worshiped with as much emotion as the people at Mountain Top did.
Mountain Top taught me many things. It was a great experience for my first year and I really hope I can go back next summer.