JH HUME/SD End of Monday
(I'll include a link at the bottom to some pics from today, might be easier way for me to upload them)
Many of (y)our students started the day off at "Dawn Patrol", an optional worship time outside, before breakfast. From there it was off to get some great food (I had an awesome personal omelet).
Our first morning chapel was started with some awesome worship of Elohim, I AM, God, led by 330Plan. From there we were introduced to more of the story of the Israelites, as they began their journey through the desert. Jay Johnson (in one of the pics) was our speaker and did a great job. Following the chapel, we went for some "so what" time. This is where God seems to really be working in huge ways. For the guys we go back to the dorms and kind of de-brief and answer some questions related to the talk, that essentially ask: "Well, you just heard this from the Word, 'So What?'"
Then it was off to rec! One surprise for us is that we aren't using the soccer field this year, we're actually on the outfield of the baseball field! For those of you that know, this baseball field has the reputation for having one of the best views of any field in the united states! The kids had a blast and are very involved w/ Spirit and participating in the games.
After rec it was lunch, then off to the beach. Most of the kids wanted to go, so I took them down in the van, instead of making them wait in line for the bus. Scored big points! :)
After the beach, back for dinner and then evening chapel. Another great message from Adam, as we talked about how often we forget God (as the Israelites did so often).
Here's some "Random Thoughts" of the day....
Liz once again helped my buy Aubrie, the main "Hume/SD registrar and everything else person", her favorite flowers (Stargazer Lillies). She takes care of our church in so many ways for these camps.
Free time tonight mainly consisted of kids riding the mechanical bull, and talking w/ Robert, who was in charge of it.
Most of the students are really excited and motivated about doing their memory verses, and not just to earn the points.
I have to make a store run tonight, as I forgot to pack Shampoo, shower Gel, etc...(don't worry, I borrowed some up until now!)
Nancy has made about 3 store runs already, she's an awesome Team Mom!
Both Zach and Justin slept w/ no covers last night..Zach forgot his, Justin donated his to a guy who had forgotten also...Remember we're not in AZ, it was chilly! (one of nancy's trips today was getting them each a bed sheet and blanky)
COOL STORY! One of our 8th graders, Tyler Gutierrez found a wallet w/ $82 in it, at the beach, and turned it in! There was virtually no ID in it, but we were actually able to find the owner (unknowingly another camper from the camp), b/c of one small card w/ a name on it. Really proud of him! It would have been so easy to pocket the money and toss the wallet, nobody would have ever known.
I'm gonna buy a new Padre hat while I'm here...oh wait, I already did...
Dominic, the leader of the worship band 330Plan is simply one of the best worship leaders I've ever been around
The verses Matthew 7:7-8 keep popping up in my life! In my studying for a lesson about a week ago, then Zach talked about it a couple days ago, the speaker mentioned it, then I turned to it today totally unintentionally during some Bible reading down at the beach...Don't remember what it is? Go look it up!
God Rulz!
Here's the link!
https://plus.google.com/photos/101372402487633427567/albums/5755604322230248625?authkey=CLqem77228O3CQ
Monday, June 18, 2012
JH Hume/SD End Day 1
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Hume JH/SD Day 1
Well, we made it to the end of day One! As you can see, we made it to the Campus in very good time. After leaving the church at 7:00am (THANK YOU to everyone for getting there on time, and having all of your paperwork done!) we stopped a couple of times on the way (Love's/McD's in Gila Bend, Burger King/McD's at the Border) we made it to the campus at 2:30, 1/2 an hour before they were ready to check us in. So, we killed time playing Ninja!
After getting everyone into their dorm rooms, we headed to dinner. Awesome catered food as usual. Seriously, the Junior Highers will eat $500 worth of food alone this week!
After dinner the staff had a counselor meeting while the students went to secure front row seats for "The Opener", a high energy 15-20 production that sets the tone for the entire week. (Set pic below) The counselor meeting had a little hint of sadness, as it was the last one to ever be run by a very deer friend of mine, Cliff Carey. After 15 years w/ Hume Lake, he has stepped into a roll of running his in-laws' business. It will be sad indeed to come to this camp, and not see one of my dearest friends every year. We have done a decent job of staying in touch outside of the camp, so I know our friendship will continue as strong as ever.
The Opener is always an amazing production, and this year was no different. I won't spoil it for next week, as we have nearly 70 high schoolers coming next week to see it. I will say however, that it was a special treat for me to see 3 of my former students in youth ministry play significant roles!
From my days in San Diego, Shawna and Owen Spiva were awesome, and from my current calling in Peoria, Robert Ramirez played one of the lead roles.
What a blessing!
After the Opener, we had our first Chapel of the week. Our speaker this week is a man named Adam Weatherby and he is exceptional. I have heard him before at a camp setting, so the Junior Highers are in for a treat.
He did a great job of explaining the week's outline, as we look at the travelings of the Israelites through the desert. "Fantastical Journey of the Wandering 'Lites"
One of his key points was really pausing to explain the greatness of God, and seriously ponder the power of the statement God made when he said to Moses, "I AM". Ask your kids about it when they get home!
After chapel, we had some time for hanging out, and I'm doing my best to get some of the kids proficient at "Hacky Sack". (think soccer players standing in a circle kicking a tiny bean bag in the air, not letting it hit the ground)
About 10:30 we headed back to the dorms. Can't speak for the ladies, but after the guys "doing guy things", we had about 15 minutes to debrief and wrap up the whole day, and especially focused on what we took away from the speaker.
Everyone's pretty much quiet at this point, pretty surprising since it's only about 1:00am and it's the first night of camp! Usually another 2 hours of craziness at this point! But I'm not complaining!
Pray for our leaders, for their energy and seeing those "God Appointments" with your students. Pray for the students, that they will clearly hear from our Lord this week!
God Rulz
TN
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