Episode 4: Why Camp?

Episode 4: Why Camp?

Show Notes:

Camp, whether it be Teen or Kids, will always be the best week of Summer!  This is a week of fun competition, community building, powerful services, and intentional times at the altar.

BEST WEEK OF SUMMER!

This week is FULL of fun games, activities, competition, community building, and yes, even some good food.

Each year we will have intentional services revolving around a few areas:

1. Salvation
2. Healing
3. Holy Spirit Empowerment
4. The Call of God

These areas are incredibly important to us because it addresses some very real needs in the lives of our students.  Every year we see hundreds respond to what the Lord is doing in their life. 

Responding to The Call

One of the greatest lessons we can teach a student is how to respond to what Jesus desires to do in their life.  Often times, we refer to this as “The Call” or, what God has called them to do.  We will have a focus for those that feel called into ministry - bit that isn’t the only focus.

We want students to give Jesus their “Yes!” to whatever it is He is asking them to do! For some, it will be ministry.  For many, it will be to a career, school, education, trade, or any number of other things.  One thing is for sure, if we can trust Jesus with our “Yes!” And be obedient to follow through - we WILL be in the plan of God for our life! 

Empowerment of the Holy Spirit

We weren’t made to just survive in this life… I believe we have been empowered to thrive. We are not ashamed of the pentecostal message that Jesus gives us!  He said it was good for Him to go so The Holy Spirit could come, live within us, and also empower us to be a witness to the world around us.  

We will create opportunities for students to seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues and it will be done in decency and in order.  This time will protected by our leadership to ensure that things don’t get out of line or inappropriate - a thought that can often find itself attached to pentecostal response times.

We believe it is a vital part of the life of a believer to experience the empowerment of God to make a difference in the world around us! We want to create a place where it can be experience in a healthy way. 

Final Thoughts

Camp truly is a week that campers, leaders, pastors, and parents, look back to as the highlight of summer.  So much good comes from this week!  It not only creates healthy relationships during the week - it extends to the rest of the year. 

We can’t wait to be with our family this Summer!

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