LCC Saltshaker

"Saltshaker 2008 unites young people from Christian faith communities throughout Lithuania and Eastern Europe in cooperation with LCC International University. Leaders from Christian churches and organizations combine resources and vision to equip young people to live for God in their countries."

I'm a volunteer for this year's Saltshaker session. There are between 50-100 high school aged kids (as far as I can tell) from all over Lithuania, and even some from Latvia. Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to hear "As the deer" sung in Lithuanian at a Catholic church (which was founded during the counter-reformation). Today I was able to sing other familiar songs in Lithuanian. What a blast! Tomorrow (Saturday) our small groups are going out and discovering new ways to spread the love of God. I think that this is more of an opportunity for the teenagers to learn how to get involved in their communities. My heart was torn between working in an orphanage, at a soup kitchen, hanging out with elderly disabled folks, walking through Klaipeda while praying, and giving free hugs. Guess which one I chose? I hope the Lithuanians warm up to some nice bear hugs from a bearded man...