There are 9 Wednesday night worship services each summer of Camp. Each one is wonderful time of praise, but 3 Wednesday nights have a different feel from the other 6. One of those nights was tonight. For the second Wednesday worship during the 2 week sessions, the campers are in charge of the worship service. The boys in Men's 8, which is the oldest boys cabin, lead the singing, say the prayers, and usually 3 or 4 young men spend about 5 minutes each speaking from the Word. It is such a wonderful time to see the young men step out and take charge for a great time of fellowship. You can see that the guys are nervous, but to be able to hear them speak from the heart is such an encouragement for those who are there. Many times, the young men who take the lead for this worship service will apply to be on staff, and will be the next leaders for Camp. Many campers grow up going to Camp with the goal of being on staff someday, and nights like tonight, where the campers led the worship service, is a great way to help some of those aspiring to be on staff understand what it is to take a leadership role at Camp.
Camp is coming to a close, but isn't over yet. Continue to pray for the campers who are at Camp right now, and those who will be there next week. Right now is when the staff is searching for some extra energy to finish the summer. Pray that they are able to give the kids all that they have and finish the summer strong.
Hail, Dear Ol' Deer Run,
Sparky
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