We had a wonderful time away as a ministry last weekend at our annual Winter Camp. We took our Jr. High ministry and our dedicated volunteer staff away for a weekend of teaching, games, fellowship and lots of fun. This was a concentrated 50 hours of learning, conviction, and little sleep. Here's a categorical recap of the highlights.
Time With Students: Awesome. I had the opportunity to talk to some students that I normally don't interact with too much. It is great for them to see me in a different environment. I love asking them their opinions about life and what their learning about.
Fellowship With Staff: This has to be the highlight of every event that we do. I love the volunteer staff that I serve with. They are committed to the ministry, they love students, they love each other and these guys are some of the funniest people I've ever been around. We play hard and get real serious when it's appropriate.
Preaching: Stellar. Adam Bailie was our camp speaker. We played off of the Winter Olympic theme. He taught the qualifying trials for the Christian life from James. Our students were confronted with the truth of the gospel in a real and understandable manner. There was more than one student who admitted that they did not know Christ. That is a start, but as heartbreaking as it is, many are not willing to turn loose of their sin. At least they are not deceived as to where they stand with Christ. Please pray for these students.
Fun: Outstanding. Camp is just fun. From playing crazy games, to the late night everything's funny stage, camp is a blast.
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Time with the students really was great. I feel like they really had so much to offer in terms of our cabin time. I think it was because of the exceptional and practical preaching of Adam. The fellowship with staff was a definite workout. My stomach muscles are still sore from laughing. I think doerbecker's is sore for another reason (the shot heard round the world)
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