Primetime Student Blog: Zach, Fayetteville

Zach is a 7th grade homeschool student who lives in Elkins. Zach’s been attending Ozone regularly since it began in Fayetteville back in 2007. Zach is an adventurous guy who loves to explore. Recently he shared with us why he appreciates and enjoys Ozone in Fayetteville.

Zach at Father/Son Retreat

I come to Ozone because I can make more friends and to see people I have already met. I also like to come to Ozone because they study one book of the Bible at a time, so we can go more in depth of what we are learning. A good example of that would be last year, we were talking about the book of Matthew. We talked about the Gospel: Jesus's birth, life, death and resurrection. Ozone has helped me learn the Gospel and much more.

Ozone has changed other parts of my life by making me more courageous and faithful to God, even talking to other people about God.

In ten years, what I'll remember most about Ozone is that people there will be there for me whenever I need them and that they will always love me.

Take a Seat: CWE Mentoring at Popovich Pet Theater

"You've CATS to be kitten me!"

 On April 6^th Camp War Eagle Mentoring Program gathered fourteen student/adult matches (28 participants total) and headed to the Walton Arts Center to see an unusually entertaining production of the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, thanks to a generous partnership with the WAC’s Take a Seat program.  The Popovich production, where the actors are all animals, is a family fun blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich and the amazing talents of his performing house pets. The show consists of 30 animals that were once strays, rescued by Gregory Popovich from animal shelters; 15 house cats, 10 dogs, 3 geese and 2 parrots make up the animal cast!  Fourteen mentoring matches came to enjoy the unique tricks that Popovich trained his rescued animals to perform.  The first scene starts out at a three story downtown apartment complex. The animals are going about their morning, getting the paper and preparing to head off to work. Suddenly, the complex catches on fire. The fire department, which is made up of dogs, comes in on a fire engine to rescue and save the helpless tenants! Every animal knew their cue and performed their parts so well. 
The high point of the scene occurred when a cat tenant was “stuck” in the building and had to jump from the 3^rd floor to a life net held by the firemen dogs, which was altogether very impressive.  Sophomore Elyssa, who attended the performance with her mentor, reflected, “I enjoyed it because it had all sorts of animal actors that were very comical. It was good to hang out with other matches and spend some quality time laughing and making memories.”  The morning was filled with laughter as the animal actors continued to impress the audience with their brilliant set of tricks.  The show was a big hit and made for a pretty special group activity for the Camp War Eagle Mentoring Program! 

Primetime Student Blog: Aidan

Aidan and his Father at CWE365's Father-Son Retreat

Aidan is a 7^th grader at Elmwood Middle School in Rogers. He’s been faithfully attending Ozone since 2011. He and his friends are very leadership minded, being helpful and responsible at club every week. Aidan and his father took part in the first annual CWE365 Father and Son retreat. Recently, Aidan was asked to share what it is that keeps him coming back to Rogers Primetime.

I come to Ozone because I want to have fun and hang out with my friends. I want to play original games and see my cool leaders. I love to read scripture. It’s so awesome to learn a new story or lesson about the Bible each week. I also love the activities that Ozone presents, such as the Beaver lake clean-up, Spring Break Retreat and more.

Ozone has changed other parts of my life by leading me in a direction I want to be going with my relationship with God. I have learned so many things about Jesus. I have also gotten more involved in the community due to Ozone.

In ten years I will remember that Ozone was where I went to have an awesome time with my best friends. I’ll remember the friendships that grew between me and my leaders and other kids.