It is officially the last day of camp! I cannot believe that it is almost over.. this week has flown so incredibly fast. The kids are eating lunch and getting ready to pack up their things before one last activity until parents get here!
Parent's- I know you are so excited to see your kids! I wish I could say the same about the kids but I don't think anyone is ready to leave yet! When I told the kids this morning that they would see their parents and go home this afternoon, I expected shouting and excitement but all I got was a long sigh. They have definitely had a great week.
I didn't post yesterday because it was so busy and I didn't have a chance to even look at my computer! Yesterday morning was spent mountain boarding (yes everyone is still alive), hiking, and playing field sports. After a much needed nap everyone went swimming one last time. We then headed up to do the Shady Chute but it has been raining a lot this week so we weren't able to do it.. but the kids decided to play an intense game of dodge ball. The teams were all of the kids (20) against the counselors and me(5). The counselor's lost if you couldn't figure that out. :)
Last night was skit night where all of the groups came up with skits about their week and performed them in front of the group. We then came back to the lake for our last worship service where we all shared communion. I've said it before but listening to these kids worship with everything they have is the greatest thing in the world. No doubt.
I will tell you all that your kids are going to CRASH as soon as they get home tonight. You're welcome! Ha. Since last night was our last night we all stayed up late and watched Madagascar 2 and had smores... from the microwave. Oh burn bans we love you.
This morning both groups went out to the garden where they were able to feed some goats and chickens, mulch some blueberries, pick corn and tomatoes, and much more. They ended the morning at the DAC which is Ferncliff's Disaster Action Center where they made hygiene kits to be shipped around the world when a disaster strikes. I think they made close to 300 kits!
So now it is time to say goodbye to our friends and prepare to come home and back to reality. I don't think anyone is ready just yet.. maybe if we had just a few more days. It has been an amazing, life changing week. I am so blessed to know these kids and to have the opportunity to watch them grow beyond measures in their relationship with Christ.
The Bible verse this week was 2 Peter 1:3, "God's power has given us everything we need to live a godly life." I have no doubt that these kids have been changed this week. They are plugged in to God just as Peter was and I cannot wait for them to come home and share it with their friends and families. We have a God that is BIGGER than BIG who has done some HUGE things through these kids this week. Amen to that.
We will see you all at 4! Just 3 more hours of camp.. Now to prepare for next year!
-Emily
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