Wednesday was a very busy day, packed full of fun activities from start to finish!
Our day started out normally, with flag pole, breakfast, and cabin clean up.
The decoration theme for Wednesday was Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, and the girls of Cabin 3A won the honor of the flaming plunger.
Wednesday's Bible study was based on Matthew 26:57-75, which discusses what occurs after Jesus is arrested, and is questioned by the high priest. This passage also describes Peter denying Jesus three times before the rooster crows. These two passages found in Matthew really puts things into perspective for anyone desiring to follow Jesus because it shows the reality of how hard it can be to deny oneself and follow Jesus no matter what.
These Bible studies and devotions have sparked a lot of questions and conversations coming from our campers. The theme of denying oneself to follow Jesus is tough to swallow, and we are seeing amazing growth in the hearts of our campers!
Our choice activities yesterday included KanJam/Corn Hole/Spike Ball/Carpet Ball, crafts, 9 square, and soccer.
After lunch and cabin time, we began our rotations. Wednesday's rotations were done with their teams and included the legendary Slip 'n Slide and a wet version of Ultimate "Ball" (a variation of ultimate frisbee). Both were a big hit, but I think it's safe to say the Slip 'n Slide is a big thing everyone looks forward to! After these activities, everyone headed down to the beach for swim time.
Free time and supper followed rotation activities. But it was what we all did AFTER supper that was the talk of the camp...
It was time for square dancing at the annual Hoedown!! (Insert an enthusiastic "YEE HAW!" here)
Tables of refreshments and of course a place for the square dance caller and his band were all set up in the gym. Everyone learned how to square dance the night away, and it was a great time. It was agreed (even by those who were dreading having to participate) that it was a lot of fun, and no one regretted taking the dance floor!
After a fun time in the gym, and as the sun began to set, everyone headed back to the beach for a very special chapel and worship service. We got to worship God in His very own creation. It was peaceful, it was moving, and it was a perfect ending to a Wonderful Wednesday. Wednesday was sunny and absolutely beautiful outside. It was an amazing summer day, with even more amazing memories made with great friends.
Today we began our day with a lovely morning rain. Due to the rain, we did stretches on the porch instead of at the flag pole. After breakfast, everyone headed back to their cabins to decorate in today's theme: "Mascots with Ascots." The girls of Cabin 2A won with their creativity and cleanliness!
Today's Bible study/devotional can be found in John 21:1-25, which talks about when Jesus appears to his disciples for the third time since He had risen from the dead. This passage also describes when Jesus asks Peter if he truly loves Him.
Following great discussion on this passage, we began choice activities which included crafts, game room, volleyball, and dodgeball. By the time choice activities were over, the rain had ceased, opening up the day for outdoor activities.
After a great lunch and cabin time, we headed out to today's rotations. Today's rotations included crafts, a game of "Skittles," and swim time.
Today's craft was one that everyone participated in. We painted the word "follow" on logs as a tangible reminder to continue following Christ even when we get back into our normal routines at home. "Skittles" is a game that actually has nothing to do with skittles but it does have to do with protecting a plank of wood and knocking other people's planks down. Quite fun, really. :)
When rotations and free time were over, we headed to supper and then to our evening activity. Our evening activity was a great game of Battle for Bear Lake.
Later tonight, we have worship and chapel, and we will end our Thrilling Thursday with our night activity.
We have been having a great week so far, and the campers can't believe it's already Thursday!!! The week has flown by because...well...time flies when you're having fun! We can't wait to see what else God will do this week in the joy of camp.
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