Mid Summer Camp News

Since July 4th I have had the privilege of working with just under 900 kids and leaders at camp.  Many of them hearing the good news of Jesus Christ the first time.  Others hearing it in a fresh and vibrant way.  (Click to see photos of all the fun)

SEEDS SOWN


Vibrant and fresh presentation of the good news.
As the lights go on in the souls of many of these teens, I often am quieted to think about their future as they go home.  Some face rocky soil, parents that will flat out tell them they are wrong, have made a mistake, and that the love in their life and the light in their eyes is a passing emotional phase.  Others will get home, perhaps even supported by parents that were hoping to introduce their youth to Christ in some way, only to see the seeds of excitement snatched away by the peer pressure and friendships that they are returning too.  15 young people from a community in Scotland will be facing such pressures as the world of face book has already announced their change in direction....

Yet others, and perhaps the most, will return to a community with their leader in tow.  They will be nurtured, watered, challenged and supported over the next few critical months as their faith takes root and grows.
PRAY
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Surrounded by teenagers hugging, crying and celebrating new life last night, my heart turned to this blog group.... Could you join with me in prayer: 
  1. To see the seeds of new life take hold in this group of new believers. 
  2. Could you pray that leaders would see their commitment to these kids as for a lifetime and not just a week at camp. 
  3. Would you pray, that as these youth begin to step into the world of worship in local churches, the seed will be nurtured and not cut down.
  4. And would you pray that all who read this will engage and reach back to love those around them.

In Him,

Bill

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