Today started with much like other days at camp. First a hot breakfast, followed by Breakfast Club and then J-Zone. In J-Zone we heard the account of Daniel, who was pulled for his homeland and taken to a foreign country. Daniel, renamed Belteshazzar, was chosen to serve the king Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel was singled out by his enemies for praying to God, rather than considering the king a God, as required by law. Although this brings trouble for Daniel, in the end God recognizes his faithfulness and helps him persevere.
Campers play King Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel with a little coaching from Pastor Sue
Our campers can relate to Daniel's story, sometimes moving, possibly experiencing name changes, and experiencing being the "new kid" in class. We learn that through it all, God will help us deal with our circumstances.
After lunch we headed to the waterfront to ride the camp pontoon boat. This boat is new to our camp and the campers really enjoyed the experience. The rest of the time was spent swimming and enjoying the beachfront.
Camp pontoon boat
On Thursdays, we celebrate our graduates. Campers are considered graduates if they will reach the age limit for attending camp. Graduates receive a medal and a new Bible to take with them as they head into their next adventure.
Prayers for our graduates
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| Ready for the traditional throw of caps in the air. |
Graduations are an emotional time, knowing we might not see our graduates again.
Wrapping up our evening was a time to reflect on what our fears might be and how we can replace those fears with hope. Campers, buddies, and staff were encouraged to write their fears on a rock and throw the rock into camp pond as a symbol for releasing our fears and refocusing on hope.
Camper and buddy toss their rocks with fears written on them in the pond
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 6-7.
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