Wed/Thu Recap HumeSD SH 2013 (the one you've been waiting for)

The last two days have been one giant whirl wind! Yes, we've done a number of standard Horizons' HumeSD "staples"...we've walked the boardwalk to the roller coaster...we've dressed up for Super Spirit Day (think Christmas in July)...we've competed in The Great Race....we've had some of our group experience being Champions of Rec and getting the coveted Championship T-Shirt... And then it gets good... The culmination of singing together over the last few chapels is always something I cherish, and this year, The Holy Spirit was doing work! To see students get to the point of crying, or raising their hand(s), many for the first time, or doing motions to songs, or jumping up and down because they simply want to hold nothing back, is one of the ways I believe God gives me a glimpse of Heaven! I pray the comfort and freedom they feel to worship without fear or concern of what the person next to them is doing or thinking will continue as we return to our church home, and become contagious with everyone as The Holy Spirit leads. Wednesday Night's chapel focused on fact #5: "This guy died willingly"...this was the moment, this was everything...this was the "Heaven's roster is different" time of the week that so many people pray will happen...and it ALWAYS does! In our group, we had at least 6 first time decisions to follow Christ! You should be jumping up and down, dropping to your knees, laughing with joy, or even shedding tears of gratitude! Stop reading this right now, and take a minute to praise God and do at at least one of those! There were also over a dozen students that stayed behind to commit parts of their lives they've been keeping from God, giving Him complete control, and in many cases that means control in areas they don't understand or yet have the answers to. I am always impressed with and blessed by students who release pain, hurt, and anger unto their Heavenly Father, and confess that though they may not crave or relish the difficulties they will endure, they will put their trust in the one who wants to bring them through those situations. And finally, in just a few hours, I will have the amazing blessing to Baptize at least 10 students in the ocean! This is going to be the largest single baptism we've done at summer camp! I'm so pumped!!! I'm so looking forward to talking to parents after their students talk to them about the decision made this week! That's gonna do it for now, See you Friday night! GOD RULZ!! TN

HumeSD 2013 SH Tuesday

Here's the recap from Tuesday :)

Morning Chapel started again with Worship...many of the students really starting to look forward to this part of their day, both morning and evening...a chance to connect with  the Lord through music...pretty sweet to worship our Dad together with my (much) younger brothers and sisters :)

The chapel focus this morning was on thinking about others, taking our eyes off of ourselves...because "the world does not have what we have". The speaker, John Alvarado from Reflect Ministries, shared amazing stories and videos from opportunities he's had around the world to share the Gospel, and the work he heads up in Mexico, serving the poor down there...

Rec time was the continuation of 4-way games...the rec hi-lite video from this week should be epic :)

After lunch, over half the group (about 30) gave up their free time, and even paid $10 to serve at a "Feed America" warehouse in San Diego...this was a behind the scenes service project...we processed, sorted, recycled, and prepared over A TON of food to be distributed to homeless, and families in need. I loved seeing the smiles on our students faces, knowing they were making a difference. It was brought home afterwards when we met Julie and one of her 3 sons. Julie, an immigrant to the US came as a Muslim. Her life was touched by the ministry we were helping support, and she and her family have given their lives to Christ! Great to hear a testimony and know that we made a difference.

Dinner then evening chapel...Josh continues to be used by The Lord in his unique style of story telling as he opens up some of his life, and reveals his own struggles with his faith. The rawness and real way he communicates is a gift, and really connecting with our students. I old honestly suggest parents getting a copy of his messages to listen to as they become available after camp! (I'll have free links

The all camp Kajabi Can Can Tourney was the late night activity, and Tanner took 2nd place in the gladiator competition...a huge accomplishment!

Being mid-week tradition by me since we've been coming here, I made the late night Mexican food run for the whole group. We wracked up about $300 worthed of food, and the kids loved eating in the dorms during their nightly small group time to recap the day.

Wednesday night will be huge, be praying for Josh as he gives students a specific opportunity to make a decision about their walk with Christ!

God Rulz!

TN