Back to School

Tomorrow is a big day for most of this summer's campers, and I wanted to make everyone aware this. Its back to school for all. It is an exciting time, but also a very hard time for the campers. After spending time at Camp this summer, being reinforced with God's word, they now have to face the temptations of not only being in the "real world", but being at school where it can be so tough to be a follower of Christ. Pray for all the campers tomorrow, and ask God to put a protective shield around them, keeping Satan away. Pray that God can help the campers make smart choices, and that they can remember that examples set for them by the staff this summer. I know that God can do good things through the campers, and that our prayers for their help will be answered. The campers aren't the only ones going back to school. The staff will be heading back to their college campuses soon, and will face many of the same struggles and temptations, and will need God's protection to fight through. The staff of Camp Deer Run is looked upon to be leaders in all they do, and that includes their lives away from Camp. Pray that they can continue to grow their relationship with God. Finally, there are many former Deer Runners who are going back to school tomorrow as teachers and educators. I'm one of them. I know that teachers in schools have a huge responsibility in how the students' lives are shaped, and that there are many great Deer Run teachers who will work so hard to be a positive influence in the lives of the campers. Make sure to spend time during the day that God will be in the schools, and that He will work through the Deer Runners.

Hail, Dear Ol' Deer Run,

Sparky