2010: Summer Story #2

Here is another story from the summer.

This story is about a young girl from one of our Peoria Camps. This young lady was a believer when she came to Camp, but God was causing her to grow. This year she developed a passion for God's word and was reading and remembering it. One day instead of playing during a game time she chose to read her Bible. She was also taking this knowledge and applying it. She was one of the campers that was always willing to hold open doors or carry something for the group. She was also very obedient and did what she was asked the first time. She was not only applying God's word to her life but she was hiding it in her heart. Each week of the summer we had a memory verse for the campers to learn. This girl know each of them and could recite them when asked. How great it is to see young people diving into God's word and memorizing it. Praise the Lord for the work he has and is doing in this girl's life.

More stories to come...

2010 : Summer Story #1

Over the next few weeks I will be posting stories of what God has done in the lives of campers. Each week will feature a different camper and their story.

The first story is one that has been in progress for 3 years now. This boy is 7 years old and has attended our Christian Center Camp for the last 3 years. In his first year with us, on the first day of camp, he was very close to being sent home. It was clear that this boy would require a lot of patience. Through that year and the years to follow, the staff were dedicated to praying for this young man. Mid way through his first summer the gospel was shared with him and he made a profession of faith. From that point he began to grow. It was a slow process but God was at work. Fast forward to this year, God's work in his life is clearly evident. This young boy was running to the front of the line to open the door for everyone one. He listens well to the Bible stories and even asks questions about them. He was willing to pray in front of the camp as well as in front of his group. He even received the Camp Champ bracelet this year, which is the award that encompasses all the other awards we have (Leadership, Respect, Unconditional Love, Gratefulness, and many others). This is not to say that he is perfect, God is still working on him as he is working on all of us. But the change that we have seen in his life can only be explained by the work of God through the Spirit. Praise the Lord for His work and the changed heart of this young boy.

Stay tuned...More stories to come!