For those of you who have been praying for me I offer my thanks. Your
prayers have been carrying me through this summer. For those of you who are just
interested in what I’ve been up to, thanks for thinking of me!
So I am done speaking at two camps and have one more to go this summer. It
is a humbling privilege to be trusted to teach TRUTH to so many young ones. I am
still in awe that God has called me to this but I am grateful. I’m pretty sure I
learn as much if not more than the ones I share with!
Anyway my summer started at Luseland Bible Camp. What a joy to serve with
my LBC family. As Anna and I drove to camp I looked at her and said, “It kind of
feels like we are headed home doesn’t it?” She was quick to agree! God has
worked in our lives so mightily in that place that it does indeed feel like
home. Anyway I left Anna there for staff training and then enjoyed a couple of
delightful days with my big sister in Kindersley.
It is always a blessing to work out at LBC, the director Marilyn, is such a
blessing in my life as is the staff she so prayerfully builds. Those youth and
young adults bless me in so many ways! I would name names but I would leave
someone out I’m sure, just know that you all mean the world to me and I can’t
wait to serve with you again!
My favourite LBC story this year goes like this... Anna was able to pray
with a young lady last summer who wanted to live her life for Jesus. J grew a
lot this past year and was on staff as a dishwasher this year and through God’s
wonderful plan, she was able to pray with another young lady, K who was ready to
commit her life to Christ... it was a thrill for Anna and me to see the ripple
effect of faith. What a joy! I celebrated my birthday out at LBC as well. I felt
very loved but those 50 campers and dozen or so cabin leaders! We enjoyed the
Seeker stories together and learned a lot about seeking after the true treasure
of Jesus Christ.
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| Anna at LBC |
Then it was home for a week to regroup and enjoy my niece and nephew. It
was a difficult week as well as we had to put our much beloved 11 year old pup
down. It was hard to leave my family after that but it was time to head to a new
adventure at Kenosee Lake Bible Camp...
I will admit I was nervous to head to a ‘new to me’ camp. I didn’t know how
I would fit or if they would ‘get’ me. I had a great week. It was a much larger
camp 110 kids and a lot more staff! But it was great joy to serve with them. I
love getting to know new folks and wow did I ever get to meet a lot of people! I
am thankful for the interactions that happened and made some great friends this
week. I even got some baby snuggles with the camp directors (Bran and Allison)
lil guy Ethan. Chapel was great with so many enthusiastic campers. Our week was
spent exploring the great race of faith and what it means to fix our eyes on
Jesus. We had a great time with skits and interactive stories! By the end of the
week I was feeling well loved and secure in knowing that I was right where God
had wanted me. It was great to end the week with Bobby coming up for last chapel
and spending that last night and closing morning with me.
Next up is Torch Trail Bible Camp, the whole family is coming with me so
that will be exciting. I am looking forward to meeting another group of staff
and campers. I can’t wait to see what God does next!
What I have learned so far is that God can use me no matter what.... no
matter how inadequate I feel, no matter how ill prepared I think I am, God is
faithful to use a willing heart. God is showing me much about dependence this
summer as I function through migraines and other stresses. The hours I spend in
His Word refresh and rejuvenate my spirit. I so appreciate the people He puts in
my path to encourage and challenge me. You know who you are!
Thanks for praying with me this summer as I continue to serve the Most High
King!
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