The Stars at Night

A few nights ago I was outside late, outside of the city. I was in a quiet place away from bright lights, and when I looked up into the sky I saw millions and millions of stars. Immediately I had a very happy thought in my head...this reminds me of Night Devo! It was a good feeling to be able to look up and see God and his power in those stars.

During my years at Camp Deer Run, I always loved Night Devo. The singing was constantly great, the short talks that the Group Leaders brought were very insightful, and finishing off the day with the special Night Devo group song was always a highlight. But none of those things were what I loved most about Night Devo. The stars were my favorite. I loved standing at 2nd base on Hoche Ballfield and just looking up in awe at the amazing lights above our heads. I've never felt closer to God than when I was standing under the stars singing praises to Him. If you have ever experienced a Night Devo at Deer Run, then I'm sure you feel similar to me. Sometimes we get caught up in the lives we live daily, and we are always rushed to do whatever is next in our busy schedule, but I challenge you to walk outside sometime and look up at the stars. Remember how special it is to be able be here living for God and to be blessed by Him on a daily basis. Sometimes it takes something as simple as the stars in the sky to remind us of what a wonderful Lord we worship.

Hail, Dear Ol' Deer Run,

Sparky

Prayer Requests--October 3rd

Another week is about to start up, and I want to ask you to take time to spend a few minutes in prayer over a few things. They school year is in full swing, and all of our staff and campers from this summer have been away from Camp for a couple of months. Pray for all of the young people to be able to stay close to God throughout the year, and to be able to turn away when Satan shows up to to tempt them. We all know that school can be a very difficult place for young Christians, but with the strength of God, they can stay strong.

I also would like to remind everyone about our upcoming CDR Alumni events that we have planned for the next year. Please pray that all of the planning and thought put into these events will be something that will be beneficial to all involved. They are going to be a wonderful time for everyone to be able to catch up with old friends, and fellowship with people that they have fellowshipped with many times before. Here is a reminder of the dates.

February 4-6

CDR Alumni Men's Retreat

March 25-27

CDR Alumni Women's Retreat

June 11

CDR Alumni Family Day

Before too long I will be getting information out about the events, but until then, make sure to take these dates before God and ask Him to bless these days and make them a time for everyone involved to draw closer to Him.

Hail, Dear Ol' Deer Run,

Sparky