Camp

Well, as most of you know this past week has been about our Senior High students who went to a Christian Camp called Epworth Forest (North Webster, IN) for a week long program called Senior High Institute. I went along with Peg, Sandy and Mark as the leaders for our cabin. We had several others who visited for a day to help with the cooking.

I mentioned in my message this morning that the week was incredible. I use that word to describe all of the work the God was doing in and through our group of 20 students. There was truly power in that place and in our youth. I'll keep saying it, you should be proud of your youth as they were leaders again this year, allowing God to work through them in ministry.

My hope was that all week I'd have a chance to upload pictures and blog daily to keep you up to date with our happenings. But because we didn't have internet access in our cabins I wasn't able to get that done (obviously). But here are a few pics to show you what our group was up to and a few descriptions.

Here is Rev. Rebecca Fisher, our preacher for the week. She challenged us to think about God and understand that God is always with us and will "never, never, never, never, ever let us go." She was able speak from experience, past and present, that connected with our youth and our adults. She was awesome.

"Woop, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, woop!"

Here is our cabin and our group showing their covenant sign, the crossed fingers. It's an early Christian greeting to identify other believers. Most people use it to show good luck, "cross your fingers" or to tell a fib. When you see our youth using it, it is a reminder that they are accountable to one another and that they should stay true to Christ.

And I know they will. They discovered the power in their community and will fight to keep it!


Here is some fun during worship. This is Chris, Ryan and Kristen. Worship was always an event, lots of dancing, singing, clapping and even some tears when Rebecca got warmed up!

I'll be reflecting on camp this week, while we keep reading the book of Acts. But I won't reveal all that went on because I want to save some of the best stuff for when the youth and children lead worship on July 23rd. That's the day that we'll experience together what camp worship was like and follow it with a picnic.

So, I'll be at it again tomorrow. I pray you'll keep up with me as I find my routine again.

Peace to all of you. ><>
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