Friday night is especially memorable. We walk to a spot near the shore, overlooking the Aegean to have Friday night vespers. The final bit of the sun is starting to disappear in the
horizon and the brigh
t orange and red rays of the sun light up most of the sky. In the distance, not far from us, the houses and restaurants of the port of Hydra begin to light up. As the sun sets completely, the dotted lights from the shops combine with the bright moonlight to create a beautiful reflection of light on the ocean. As our group beings to sing, small groups of tourists walk up behind us, many of them noticing our singing and then going on their way. One particular tourist, who seems to be alone stops for a second near where we are singing and sits down to listen to our songs. The sea is spread out before us and her gaze is fixed to the ocean while enjoying our songs. She stays for the remainder of our song service before continuing on her way. Many of us feel 
impressed by her intention to stay and listen. During this time I think about what sort of witness we are as a group to everyone around us during our stay here. We may not know the lives and hearts of others but I realize that inside the heart of every human being is a longing to see spirituality and a longing to find God. What a great witness especially when displayed by a group of young people like ourselves. It’s amazing to know that even as sinful humans God can still use us as young people to be an example to others and to be living witnesses of God’s work in our lives.
horizon and the brigh
t orange and red rays of the sun light up most of the sky. In the distance, not far from us, the houses and restaurants of the port of Hydra begin to light up. As the sun sets completely, the dotted lights from the shops combine with the bright moonlight to create a beautiful reflection of light on the ocean. As our group beings to sing, small groups of tourists walk up behind us, many of them noticing our singing and then going on their way. One particular tourist, who seems to be alone stops for a second near where we are singing and sits down to listen to our songs. The sea is spread out before us and her gaze is fixed to the ocean while enjoying our songs. She stays for the remainder of our song service before continuing on her way. Many of us feel 
impressed by her intention to stay and listen. During this time I think about what sort of witness we are as a group to everyone around us during our stay here. We may not know the lives and hearts of others but I realize that inside the heart of every human being is a longing to see spirituality and a longing to find God. What a great witness especially when displayed by a group of young people like ourselves. It’s amazing to know that even as sinful humans God can still use us as young people to be an example to others and to be living witnesses of God’s work in our lives.
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