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Pray for them …
Lord,While we are anxious to serve your children this summer, our hearts are also heavy when we think of all the kids that we don’t see. For so many of your children that are in the foster care system, the summer isn’t all fun and games. These kids, Lord, are those we take a minute to...
Today or tomorrow
Alan, a teen helper at camp, is on assignment: His mission is to relieve the counselors for a few hours at night, watching over (hopefully!) sleeping campers. If his assigned campers aren’t asleep, his mission is to help them feel secure and peaceful enough to fall asleep. After a full day of...
Ready to Serve
Lord, We are anxious and excited to serve your children this summer at camp! Help prepare us to teach your words from Psalm 139: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” God, only you could make so many beautiful,...
Seen
Dear God, Today, I was seen. You see, I was a camper way back when, but this summer I came back to camp as a teen helper. I discovered today that when kids are aging out of camp, they get to do some special activities. One of those activities is to learn how to sew a pillowcase....
Gratitude and Hope for the Future
Lord, We come to you in a posture of gratitude. We are so thankful for the important stories told and the money raised at our dinner and auction last weekend. We are encouraged by your faithfulness to your children that we get to serve! Help us to remember their stories and remember to...
Gentlemen in Training
Walking as a group between activities provides perfect mentoring opportunities. Camper Nathaniel and his counselor, Ryan, were strolling to the tie-dye station when their path was interrupted by some girls on their way to the pool. Eleven-year-old Nathaniel felt deprived. He was so...