Wow!  This summer has really gone fast.  Of course the fact that school ended so late I think has messed with my internal clock a little bit.  The camp weeks have been great.  We started with our 3 day day camp of 101 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders.  Then over 120 4th and 5th graders to start out our residential overnight camps.  That was a good test and quick initiation for one of the most inexperienced summer staffs that I’ve ever had.  They passed with flying colors.  That week was followed by almost 100 6th, 7th and 8th graders.  Not to be out done was our high school camp which was one of the biggest in 20 years numbering 129.

What a priviledge we have to pour ourselves into the lives of all these kids.  Please pray that the truth they are hearing will take hold and change their lives.  Our theme is “Ransomed”.   If you ever do a word study, I would encourage you to do one on that word.  It is so central to the gospel message.  By the way,  over 40  decisions have already been made!  Loooking forward to the next couple of weeks.  Keep praying.