Day 2 Recap

Good morning from camp!

We did get a little rain again yesterday, but everyone was still able to do their POIs. We had kids zip lining, at pool games, playing frisbee golf, kayaking and doing messy games. Casey also came up and visited the kids- he got here just in time to stand in the heat and watch the youth play in the lake! Ha! And boy was it hot!!!

At worship last night, Brent (the camp pastor) talked about the "But Gods" of the bible. He reminded us that we were all lost, but God saved us. Often times, though, we instead question God's leading and say "but God!" The counselors all gave sentence testimonies saying "I was ____ but I AM _____"(one of the names for God in the bible is "I AM"). After worship we had our church time and did this same activity. It was a beautiful time to hear our youth acknowledge things they used to struggle with and how God has changed them. Aaron was the first to share saying he was bullied all the time, but God showed him that he is made in God's image and now it doesn't bother him. It brought tears to my eyes! I challenge all of you today to think about what you used to be and how God has saved you from it.

Today's theme is "Heir". Once you accept Christ you are now an heir with Christ. We inherit the acceptance of a Holy and Perfect God, security for eternity as well as the here and now, and significance. The youth are being challenged to truly know who they are in Christ. We have been made into a new Creation. Please be praying that our students will soak in these truths. That they will accept this new identity, and instead of finding who they are in what is popular right now that they would find who they are in the Word of God!

We hope you are all having a great week! Let us know if you need us.