Every year when we bring students to Student Life Camp, one of the main goals is that they would have an encounter with God that would not be just a memory filed away in their brains, but a catalyst that helped to push them deeper in their journey of following Christ. Each year, we get to see that happen and it is always such an incredible moment. Last night, a young man that came with our group began that journey for the first time by placing his faith in Jesus Christ. If nothing else good were to happen for the rest of our time here that alone would be more than worth the price of admission. Thank you to all who have been praying, the service last night was very powerful! In addition to this young man, several of our students responded to the challenge to get back in the game and come back home to Christ. I love how Sam reminded our kids that emotions go up and down, and encouraged them to join their hearts with their heads in making a decision, because in those moments it can be so easy to get caught up in how you feel.
Today is the last full day of camp and this time tomorrow we will be sitting on a bus headed home. This is always one of my favorite weeks of the year, and I consider myself tremendously blessed to get to bring a great group of students and leaders here again. We have some amazing young men and women here in our student ministry, and I am confident greater things are on the horizon as they pursue their savior. We've been able to spend some quality time together hiking, playing games, eating meals, and of course worshiping together each day. I am looking forward to our last day here - finishing strong and having fun. See you all tomorrow night!
Happy birthday Luca!
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