When I think of summer I think of Camp Crestview. This summer will be my 21st year going to Crestview, with a break in between for a few years. In 1984 I was told by my mom that I was going to go to camp at Crestview, but I was the only girl from my church. I fought my mom, because how scary would that be? I just remember begging my mom to not make me go...but she kept saying, "I grew up at Crestview and so will you. Don't worry...you will love it!" I am so glad that my mom made me go. I didn't want to leave. I couldn't wait until the next summer when I could go again. Camp was a place where I would meet new friends and grow closer to the Lord. It was a place where I learned what worship was all about. It was a place where I remember God talking to me for the first time.
Tomorrow I get to go to Crestview for High School camp. I am busy getting ready....packing clothes and hoping I don't forget anything. I am so excited for what is going to happen this coming week. Last year was the best year at camp for me by far.....but I am expecting God to show up in a new fresh way this year....and I am waiting for him to rock the lives of these young people going to camp. The great thing about camp is that not only are the campers lives changed but also the staff. I came home from camp last year a new person....and I am looking for the Lord to work in my heart again this year!
Today I am thankful for the opportunity to go to camp. I am thankful for a job that allows me time off of work to do the ministry I love so much! I am thankful for the expectant heart the Lord has given me for camp. I am also thankful for the amazing summer weather we are having!!!! I love the sunshine!
~ Kim ~
Tomorrow I get to go to Crestview for High School camp. I am busy getting ready....packing clothes and hoping I don't forget anything. I am so excited for what is going to happen this coming week. Last year was the best year at camp for me by far.....but I am expecting God to show up in a new fresh way this year....and I am waiting for him to rock the lives of these young people going to camp. The great thing about camp is that not only are the campers lives changed but also the staff. I came home from camp last year a new person....and I am looking for the Lord to work in my heart again this year!
Today I am thankful for the opportunity to go to camp. I am thankful for a job that allows me time off of work to do the ministry I love so much! I am thankful for the expectant heart the Lord has given me for camp. I am also thankful for the amazing summer weather we are having!!!! I love the sunshine!
~ Kim ~
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I love your words....I always have! I realize at times you have seen the youth you have worked with make poor decisions and it has hurt, yet Kim I think of all those that you have so loved unconditionally and some you are closer to than their own family members. The Lord has so used you in amazing ways! I am blessed to call you friend!
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