This past week was Senior High week. We had a record of 224 campers! That is a summer camp and a Senior High camp record! What a blessing! We started the week off really well with adjusting to having so many campers, but the week quickly became difficult. We had SIX emergency room trips by Tuesday and two of those trips involved calling for an ambulance. A fire alarm went off during lunch on Tuesday, and we spent the better part of an hour crammed into the basement of the Chalet due to a Tornado Warning that same afternoon. In spite of all these distractions, God revealed Himself to us in very tangible ways!
#1) God is present in the little blessings. I saw God work through a point scored in a Volleyball game. One camper continually missed hitting the volleyball and looked very discouraged. When it was their turn to serve, they served an ace! I saw the sweetest, most joyful smile I have ever seen in my time at camp!
#2) God is present through consistency. I witnessed a counselor be persistent in connecting with his campers. The week was good, and his kids were not difficult, but they seemed to get off on the wrong foot. By the end of the week, every guy in the cabin was saying this week was the best week ever, and the cabin really came together.
#3) God is present through service. We had about 20 high school staff this past week, and they were all excellent. Everyone seemed to be on the same page with making adjustments and performing well. They were all so consistent in their service, and willing to do whatever was asked of them.
This past week was awesome! I am so excited to see what the next week will bring! Please pray for myself and staff that today we would be able to relax and recharge for next week.
Thank you so much for praying for this past week. It was felt!
In His service, Crazy Pete
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