AHSM Camp Video Day 3/4

Student’s Perspective of Day 3

So Day 3 has finally rolled around. Like Wednesday this day is referred to as the Bible Camp “Hump Day’ so to speak. Day 3 is probably the second most influential day of bible camp after the last day of camp, which incidentally is famous for overly dramatic goodbyes and tear-smudged mascara. Yet, what makes this day so important? Let’s find out.

-       By now, 99.99% of all campers have become proficient in the art of “catching a ride”. Windermere was strategically designed to make campers walk the inhumane distance of a half-mile to get to pretty much anywhere. Their solution is to catch a ride with one of the few counselors that have a car with them. Here’s a shout out to Doug and Jana whose great personalities and vehicular ownership made their popularity with the students soar nearly overnight.

-       Today, the students underwent extensive training and have picked up many “special” skills. For our Recreational Time we focused on team building. We can all now juggle in a group while our hands are tied to our neighbors, fold a tarp numerous times while having ten people standing on it, efficiently steer blindfolded friends, etc. Just think of how well these skills will make your child’s resume “pop” and really stand out from the job-seeking crowd. And here you just thought they were going to have fun and get closer to Christ.

-       Focus on God. By now, the campers have had a few days to mull over new ideas brought up in worship services. The focus of this camp is “Devotion” and the word has taken on an entirely new meaning for us.  Not only are students spending a lot of time hearing the Word and listening to awesome Christian music, a lot of them are leading family group times or at least bring up how God has affected their life recently.

-       Golden tans, but mainly lots and lots of sunburns. If yesterday’s Rec Time at the lake didn’t make people nice and crisp, then today’s visit there definitely went a long way. The motto of the week seems to be “What is this Sunblock you speak of?” The campers are still trying to puzzle out how some of the veteran counselor’s such as Nancy and Dale Myers seem to be blissfully unaffected by the “toxic rays of the sun”.

I’m sure there’s a lot more that I could say about the magic that is Bible Camp “Hump Day”, but I bet you get the gist.

Jason Dorrel

AHSM Camp Day 1/2 Video

First Day

After finding a spot for 99 people and a million pieces of luggage (okay, maybe not that many!) in 2 school buses, 2 minivans and a van/trailer, we hit the road for camp. We had an uneventful trip with a brief stop in Sedalia for a potty break and lunch in Camdenton. Once we arrived at camp, we registered and moved into our rooms for the week. Our first family group time went great. It was neat to hear the level of openness that the groups got to on the first day.

Tonight’s speaker brought a great word from Ephesians 2:10 that reminded the students that they are created in Christ for good works to walk in them therefore their lives should revolve around Christ, not them.

Everyone is tired but doing well! Excited to see what God has for us tomorrow.

I would like to ask you to pray specifically for one of our lady leaders, Jana. She is not feeling well tonight. Pray that God will heal her body. Thanks!

SD

AHSM Camp 2011 – Here’s the lowdown!

What: Student Life Camp 2011

When: Depart from the church Friday, June 10 @ 8 am; return Tuesday, June 14 @ 4 pm

Where: Windermere Conference Center – Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Who: Speaker Adam Robinson and worship leader Chuck Hooten

Why: Camp Theme – Devoted (Deuteronomy 6:5)

“We’re all devoted to something. Just look at where you spend your time, what you talk most about or who consumes your thoughts, and you’ll begin to get a pretty good idea of where your devotion lies. For far too many of us, it doesn’t seem to be with God. So, what does it take to be a fully committed disciple? How do we develop into dedicated and faithful followers of Jesus? Who can we turn to in order to get some help along the way? Join Student Life in the summer of 2011 and discover how you and your students can be DEVOTED.”

As our students and leaders depart for camp this week, we invite you to partner with us in prayer. We ask you to pray for a few things specifically:

- Students’ hearts to be receptive to the Gospel and that their eyes would be opened to the truth of God’s Word

- Stronger relationships with leaders and students

- Fruit from this week would be long-lasting

We are so excited to see what God will do through these next few days at camp. We thank Him for this opportunity and for the laughter, fun, bonding, and, most importantly, growing in Him it will bring! See you next Tuesday!