Thursday, July 24, 2008
Obama
Since when is Obama running for President of the World? What's he doing giving speeches in Berlin as if he is running for president of Germany?
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Camp at The Wilds, Part 4 - Pictures
Ben and Tim with one of the teen speakers, Mark Herbster.
The girls at the pizza party after "Fun Night!"
Elijah getting ready to ride the "Land Trolley."
The teenagers after our "Family Reunion."
Sterling's first ride on the "Giant Swing." (Notice that Ben is such an "old pro" that he was confident enough to take his camera with him on the ride!)
Camp at The Wilds, Part 4
Last night, Mark Herbster preached an excellent salvation message from Romans 3 - "3 Statements of Absolute Truth." Those truths were...
1. All men are sinners.
2. All men are sentenced.
3. All men can be saved.
This morning, I attended the junior high chapel service. The theme for the entire week has been about the life of Joseph. Matt Herbster continued that theme in this morning's chapel. In his review of the previous day, Matt answered the question, "Why was Joseph promoted?" The answer(s)? 1. Because of his compassionate God. 2. Because of his consistent testimony. 3. Because of his competent leadership. It was an excellent message!
I will be bringing home an MP3 CD that will contain all of the messages from the senior/junior high camp as well as one that contains all the messages from Junior Bootcamp.
This afternoon we had our "Family Reunion" time. That is when each church is able to gather their young people together for a time of testimonies, prayer, etc. We also give them a little treat! (That was the main reason we went to Wal-Mart earlier this week.) I also, since I have my computer here, show them some of the pictures that I have taken throughout the week. Even though they would say they hate all the pictures I take, they always enjoy seeing them!
A highlight today was watching Sterling Dotson ride the "Giant Swing" for the very first time! He was excited.
Everyone is doing well. It is getting to that point in the week where they are all getting a little tired and are looking forward to getting back home to sleep in their in own bed. Mom & Dad, begin to prepare an environment where your child will be able to continue his spiritual growth.
1. All men are sinners.
2. All men are sentenced.
3. All men can be saved.
This morning, I attended the junior high chapel service. The theme for the entire week has been about the life of Joseph. Matt Herbster continued that theme in this morning's chapel. In his review of the previous day, Matt answered the question, "Why was Joseph promoted?" The answer(s)? 1. Because of his compassionate God. 2. Because of his consistent testimony. 3. Because of his competent leadership. It was an excellent message!
I will be bringing home an MP3 CD that will contain all of the messages from the senior/junior high camp as well as one that contains all the messages from Junior Bootcamp.
This afternoon we had our "Family Reunion" time. That is when each church is able to gather their young people together for a time of testimonies, prayer, etc. We also give them a little treat! (That was the main reason we went to Wal-Mart earlier this week.) I also, since I have my computer here, show them some of the pictures that I have taken throughout the week. Even though they would say they hate all the pictures I take, they always enjoy seeing them!
A highlight today was watching Sterling Dotson ride the "Giant Swing" for the very first time! He was excited.
Everyone is doing well. It is getting to that point in the week where they are all getting a little tired and are looking forward to getting back home to sleep in their in own bed. Mom & Dad, begin to prepare an environment where your child will be able to continue his spiritual growth.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Camp at The Wilds, Part 3
Stephenie and I "slept in" this morning. I got up at 8:30. For that, my punishment was that I missed breakfast!
Stephenie and I went to Junior Bootcamp chapel this morning. Bro. Ron DeGarde preached on "Protecting Your Heart!" He used several passages of scripture but his launching pad was from Ephesians 6 where we are commanded to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Why? To protect our heart!
From there, I followed the Juniors to the Lake for the "Lake Wars." They divide all the Juniors up into 4 different water games that are all going at the same time. After each round, the children switch to a different game so that at the end of 4 rounds they've had the opportunity to participate in each game.
From there we went to the picnic lunch on the ballfield with the teenagers. I was glad for this especially since I missed breakfast.
After lunch, the teenagers got to play one of their favorites - "The Cat In the Hat." We took plenty of pictures and video from that game.
This afternoon the teenagers and juniors are participating in a variety of activities: the land slide, tubing down the creek, the rope swing, hikes to the falls, swim time at the lake, put-put golf, and the list could go on.
All the young people are doing very well. Continue to keep them in your prayers daily! Thanks.
Stephenie and I went to Junior Bootcamp chapel this morning. Bro. Ron DeGarde preached on "Protecting Your Heart!" He used several passages of scripture but his launching pad was from Ephesians 6 where we are commanded to put on the breastplate of righteousness. Why? To protect our heart!
From there, I followed the Juniors to the Lake for the "Lake Wars." They divide all the Juniors up into 4 different water games that are all going at the same time. After each round, the children switch to a different game so that at the end of 4 rounds they've had the opportunity to participate in each game.
From there we went to the picnic lunch on the ballfield with the teenagers. I was glad for this especially since I missed breakfast.
After lunch, the teenagers got to play one of their favorites - "The Cat In the Hat." We took plenty of pictures and video from that game.
This afternoon the teenagers and juniors are participating in a variety of activities: the land slide, tubing down the creek, the rope swing, hikes to the falls, swim time at the lake, put-put golf, and the list could go on.
All the young people are doing very well. Continue to keep them in your prayers daily! Thanks.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Camp at The Wilds, Part 2
Today (Tuesday)...
I saw The Wilds before the sun came up. (Stephenie and I were up at 5:45 AM in order to get our morning walk in before the day started. I know what some of you are thinking, "Don't you get enough exercise just walking up and down the stairs!?!")
I saw Janna enjoy herself on the Land Trolley.
I saw Michael & Stephen Breeden go down the Landslide. (Very quickly, I might add!)
I saw Lauren and Hannah dive 65 feet on the Giant Swing.
I saw DJ and Andrew getting "crafty" in the Craft Shop.
I saw Travis, Sterling, Jeremiah & Fon Samuel getting wet at the Water Wars.
I saw MacKenzie, Zephany, & Jessica floating down the creek on inner tubes.
All the teens and juniors are doing well. I believe they are getting tired and it's only Tuesday night.
I saw a lot of our teenagers getting "scrambled" at the Scrabble Scramble Game.
Mark Herbster preached on "3 Tremendous Truths for Terrific Teenagers." His text was from Ecclesiastes 12 & 13. Those 3 Truths were/are...
1. Rejoice
2. Remove
3. Remember
(On Saturday, ask your teens to explain those three truths. Hopefully, they were taking notes!)
I'll have more pictures tomorrow! Enjoy! Feel free to pass this blog on to others who might enjoy seeing the young people.
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