Wha'sup Peeps!

 

This is the part where you would answer..."Wha'sup Jogee"!

Wowzers! Was it hot this last week or what?!? The sun was out in an extreme way this week as temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday hit 30+. We're pretty thankful on those days to have the creek and lots of trees to keep us cool. 

Our Ignite camp this week wsday night we talked about how our God isn't a little man-made idol but how God (big G - remember?) is the all-powerful invisible God who created the world, who sent His son to die on the cross for our sins and conquered deathas full of energy, tackling each game with enthusiasm and glee. I also have to say that the competition this week between the Caravans and for Cleanest Cabin was off the charts.

Our Interns also celebrated their last week of their programs. Six weeks they've been here learning how to be Camp Evergreen Staff. Working as Cabin Leaders, Barn Staff, A/V Staff, or A Team - they have grown and been stretched throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing them come back next year as full time summer staff.

This week was pretty unique for speakers - we had a few people sharing during the week: Julie, Courtney (that's me, Jogee!), Adam (Eiger), and John (Dishrack). Throughout the week we talked about characters from the Bible like Daniel and his courage, Jesus calming the storm and how God invites us not to fear, Joseph and his crazy story about being sold by his brothers into slavery and how God elevated him to second in Egypt - how God took Joseph's greatest pain and made something beautiful of it. And finally, on Thursday night we talked about how our God isn't a little man-made idol but how God (big G - remember?) is the all-powerful invisible God who created the world, who sent His son to die on the cross for our sins and conquered death. This God, if we let him, makes His home in us and His love and power is with us wherever we go. Pretty cool, hey?

If you were at chapel on Friday night - these are some of the things you would have heard at camp fire:

- Even if God doesn't help you the way you expect Him to, you can trust Him. I decided to trust Him this week and asked Him into my heart. (ISN'T THAT SO COOL?!?!)
- The Lord is with me wherever I go.
- God can help us when we're scared.
- God is always helping you.
- The Lord is with me wherever I go - even in the midst of my storms.
- I gave my trust to the Lord and don't have to be afraid anymore.

It's always sad to see the weeks of the summer disappear but these testimonies from our campers sure do keep me going! I hope everyone has a super awesome day!

Peace out Peeps!
Jogee