In chapel, our crew captain was frustrated by all the lies and cheating he experienced as he tried to buy supplies for his next trip into space. He learned how to overcome the obstacles of earth (sin) by reading the book he found in the trunk in the attic (an old Bible). Wes followed with his real life story of forgiveness.

The kids are quite fascinated with the idea that they can actually talk to this amazing God that made the heavens and the earth. Andrew described how the boys in his cabin began to pray for the first time.

We are giving the campers Egermeier’s Children’s Bible Storybooks tonight at chapel. They can then read the stories for themselves and better understand God’s Word. I even got interested in the stories again as I began reading through one of them.

I praise the Lord because of three young girls in my small group. One was in my group last year and one was in my group two years ago. I have prayed for two of the girls since I met them and hoped to see them again. Now I have a new girl to pray for also. From the first two, one is sweet and shy and the other is a little pill, but she is a treasure. She has a wealth of Scriptural understanding underneath her pill coating. She lived with a family for three years who took her to church. Now she is with another family and they do not go to church. She recently lost a little brother to cancer. She came into camp looking bedraggled and rough, but as the days go by, the tender little child is beginning to shine through. I asked her if she still wants to be a teacher. She said, “Yes, but maybe a counselor or a leader at this camp too.” I can see this in her future. I tend to worry and say, “Oh, what these girls could do if they had loving, supportive families behind them to nurture, guide and protect them.” Then I have to remember that God is still on the throne. They are on His heart too!

We have enjoyed the presence of the Lord in this place. We thank you for your prayers.