This was a crazy week, but the Lord's hand was all over it.
Some of my favorite moments included seeing the Sr. Highers win so many games!!! Unfortunately, the TST (the other high school program) won overall because they memorized more verses. :( This did result in Britta getting thrown in the lake yet again after the closing program.
One of my favorite moments during one of the night games was having one of the campers dress up in my jacket, sunglasses and name tag and walk all the way across camp while no one knew it wasn't me. :)
There was a lot of spiritual warfare this week, which meant that the Spirit was moving. Some of the campers chose to resist the conviction they felt, but others responded. To my knowledge at least 12 campers made decisions to follow Christ (either for the first time or a re-dedication of a previous decision). Praise the LORD! I continue to pray that the campers would continue to see God and understand Him for who he truly is.
One of these campers grew throughout the week. On Sunday, he was very upset, feeling that this was "not what he signed up for." He accepted Christ that night (yep...that was what God had signed him up for!). It was so great to see him grow in his faith every day and to enjoy camp so much that he did not want to leave.
Another camper came due to the generosity of a high school friend who wanted to see him come to camp. As I learned about his home life, I grew to have increasing compassion for him. I continue to pray that the Lord leads his life and he is able to get connected with a church, so that his faith continues to grow and is not snuffed by the ways of the world.
On a personal note, I got to go on a "fun" trail ride (which means we get to go faster than a walk!) with the wranglers and the nurse. It was great!
It was a fun week. I was so thankful to build more relationships with the campers and see the Lord working in their lives.
