Staff training has begun for our summer camp program and, as we prepare for 60+ children, the atmosphere among the staff can be summed up into one word: excitement. Excitement about the opportunity to work alongside great young men and women; excitement about having the opportunity to share life with our campers; excitement about teaching them about God and hopefully illustrating His love to them; and, ultimately, we are very excited to see what God is going to do in and among us over the next six weeks.
Every year, we are blessed to see growth in our campers. The campers grow physically as they serve through community service projects. Emotional growth is also evident as they are able to develop conflict resolution skills through small group lessons. Lastly, seeing their spiritual growth is incredibly encouraging. What a blessing it is to be a part of their growth!
The campers are not the only ones who are changed. Every year, it seems that we are affected deeply by our experiences during camp. The most specific occasion I can mention is probably the last Thursday of Summer Camp, which is our weekly Praise and Worship day, when we spend a while in prayer with the campers. Both counselors and campers are brought to tears as we pour our hearts out to the Lord. It is a wonderful time of confession, comforting and the removal of burdens. Counselors and campers embrace one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. But this is just one occasion. God can use the whole camp experience to change us as well as the small, seemingly insignificant moments.
Keeping in mind the power of God to change us and the faith that He will, can you see why we are so excited?! Thank you so much for all of your prayers. Please keep ‘em coming!
Jeremy Kiger
Tiger Pause Staff
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