Camp

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On Sunday, I made the 4 hour trip with friends to drop our daughters off at our denomination's Bible camp for the week.  This is something Emily looks forward to every year!

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The thing I love about this camp is that it provides lots of fun activities such as swimming in the lake, games, sports, jewelry making, archery, cupcake decorating, etc. But more than that, it provides them with a chance to get to know the Lord better.  There is a daily chapel service with music, skits, and a speaker.  The counselors have their own Bible study with the campers each day.

I also like the fact that each day, the camp posts pictures on their website of the campers.  It's exciting to try and find your child in the pictures!  They also have a way that you can email the camper each day.  This year, I tucked a note for each day in Emily's suitcase. On Wednesday they deliver Hershey's Kisses to the campers with a note from the parents.  Since Emily can't have chocolate, I made sure I left some Skittles with the administration.

Each year, Emily has a positive experience and always comes back closer in her walk with the Lord.  It's a wonderful thing!

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I'm especially happy because as a pastor and pastor's wife, Dan & I want the teens and children in our church to grow closer to God.  Two years ago, the only children who went to camp were Emily and Stephen.  Last year there were five of them.  This year eight teens are going!  It's exciting to see their enthusiasm.

This week was for middle school and next week, we have 6 high school age teens going. I'm praying that they have a very positive experience this week and next.

Comments

  1. Kate @ Teaching What Is GoodJuly 17, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Praying for a wonderful time of spiritual renewal and challenge for Emily and grace for Momma while she's gone! Love you, sweetie!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Hope she has a wonderful time! We never had the money in the budget to afford camp for our kids. We are a one income family and some things have to be sacrificed. My dh feels that camps are for families who have 2 working parents and have the extra income and need childcare while school is out.

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    1. TerriJuly 18, 2012 at 11:14 AM

      We are a one income family too and would not be able to do this on our own. Our youth raised money this year so that 3/4 of it was paid for.

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  3. DianneJuly 18, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I hope Emily and the other children from your church have a wonderful time at camp. This is an important time for them and quite often, they hear a message that resonates with their hearts about the Lord in such a setting and it has a great impact on their lives. It is a great experience for them.

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