hume SD week four.

written Friday, July 9, 2010.our God is so great to us. i am blown away at what He did at camp this week. so many lives were changed and transformed. i love building relationships with the campers and seeing where they are at with God.

we had about 400 junior highers this week. juniors highers have so much joy and excitement. they are like dry sponges ready to soak up God's word. i especially love junior high camp because it is where i started to realize what being a Christ follower is all about. being a christian is not simply doing good things, but it an ever growing relationship with the God who is full of mercy, love and blessings. this time was when i started to really dive into God's Word. it was so cool to talk with some of our guys and lead them through a quiet time, a personal time of connection with our Savior.
i met a couple of guys who go to a christian school. i have a huge heart for christian school students, i really enjoyed my time at redwood. we talked for hours about what God did and was doing in their lives. i can't wait to see how God will use these new found friendships.
decision night was incredible. its always such an emotional time for me when i see so many decisions being made for Christ. it's definitely the highlight of the week.looking back over these week, God has worked in my own life. i have really started to live out our theme: Excusez Mwa? its all about putting yourself aside and taking up the needs of others and therefore glorifying christ. sounds simple, but to live it out is a lifelong task. the other main lesson that God taught me through camp is being lead by His Spirit. if i feel Him moving me to talk to someone or do something, i need to faithfully follow. i may not always see the overall purpose but all i need to know is that i need to be obedient to my Creator. again, sounds easy and so churchy but to fully live this out takes steps of boldness and risks.

i love our God who is so loving, and whose mercies are renewed every morning. i love our God who works in the hearts of junior highers and i love how the body of Christ is connected. we need to support each other and bring His love to all that we meet.God, You Reign.