Over the last years that we’ve had Regional Student Convention, we’ve watched many students come year after year. We’ve been amazed to see their growth both physically and emotionally. We have watched these students perform, compete, praise, play, laugh, cry and eat. We have judged their work, encouraged them to do their best, rejoiced with them, and many times felt their wild elation and frustrated or disappointed tears. In other words, we have developed relationships and stored memories. Good memories. Memories that will last and be recalled often.

Pace bowl…soccer kick, puppet shows, one-act plays, dramatic monologues, chess, checkers, artwork. Fun night. Awards ceremony. Butterflies in stomachs, forgotten lines, sweaty palms, team victory, noisy, jubilant rallies, special guests, and a hundred other things. These are all the things that Student Convention is about. A lot of work? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Unequivocally yes!

I learned so much about my own talents! Warm atmosphere, many activities, tasty food, comfortable dorms, and very interesting events! I really want to come here next year!

At the Convention we can do something special to prove that we can do our best!

I found it truly amazing that children from different countries, nationalities and cultures not only communicated with one another easily, but also became friends! Only the Holy Spirit could touch their hearts in this way, pouring in so much love for one another and respect for their teachers.

As I looked at the performance events I saw a lot of hard work from the majority of the students but some will have to start earlier with their preparation and realize that it takes a year to get to do good and more conventions to get to be excellent. Some students also did not follow the guidelines given in the Convention Manual and will need to look at that in future.

It was truly an unforgettable week, and I thank God that He gave me the opportunity to be a part of the RSC experience in Russia. All students should be encouraged not to miss out on the REGIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION!