Hello again everyone. First of all, thank you for your patience with me during a very busy week. There is so much packed into each day, it is hard to get away from it, but it is nice to just get my thoughts down every so often and update you all. So, here is what's been going on since yesterday.
Pool day was great. All the teams were pretty even, which meant that the standings staying pretty much the same, at least for yesterday's team activities. We had a lot of fun doing the different relay races, and of course the diving contests were fun to watch as well. Just like last year, Doug Dunton had a perfect 10 for his belly flop. There was some good effort put forth by a number of the girls, but their timidity was a hinderance. Stevie also showed off a bit with a nice flip during the jump or dive contest. One minute he was diving, then when we called jump he flipped and went in feet first.
The rest of the day went pretty well. Trevor brought up a lot of great issues in his message. He really challenged the students in issues of simple obedience, like going to bed at camp on time or doing the things they are asked around the house. Many of them really opened up and confessed sin to one another. I have been very encouraged by the response of many of the students to not only the sessions, but to the workshops and TAG times as well. Already we are seeing some fruit from these times together.
Last night ended very well. We practiced our quiet games outside, respecting our neighbors here on campus. And I have to give props to Green, Yellow, and Blue for naming everyone on their team during the name game.
Today looked a little sketchy. The weather man said 80% chance of strong thunderstorms right when we were supposed to have our afternoon games. So, in our leaders meeting, we prayed for some sun and a nice afternoon to play all our games. And boy, did God answer that prayer. It was in the upper 80s and totally clear. I have some nice tan lines on my arms and neck, as do a lot of the students. Everyone played really well, paying attention to Jordan and not complaining. I enjoyed seeing all of the students interacting, even the timid and injured ones.
Tonight, we continue our study through 1 Sam., and I would again ask you for your prayers. God is moving in many of the students hearts, and I trust He will continue to work wonders amongst us. Please pray for physical strength for me and the rest of the leaders as we continue to draw on the Lord's strength. We have two more days to go, then we'll really see the impact of what we've all learned this week.
I'll put up pictures from the day's activities later tonight. I'll leave you with the point totals for now. Thanks again for all your encouraging notes. Talk to you soon...
The points are incredibly close...
1st- Green 403,500
2nd- Yellow 397,000
Red 397,000
4th- Blue 393,000
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Go Yellow!
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Wow- it's a close race! (go yellow) The blessing of a tight contest is that you all feel your team CAN win!
Thanks, Josh, for the accounts and great photos - we can see such a clear testimony of Christs' love and leadership through all the hours of planning and preparation that must have gone into each day. We are praying for all of the leaders, for rest and recovery from the long days of activity!!! And what about these creative, crraaaazzzyyy games?!? Flying colors of yellow,green,red & blue!
(go yellow)
We will pray for healing of those injuries....and wisdom!
To Leigh: Seeing the photo of your very cool pi day shirts gives me an idea: you, Megan and Jordan can have a little side business making these shirts-spread the word about pi day around the world....yeah, and why not add a bible verse on back of the shirts to spread the real Word, huh!!!? (like Forever 21 or Starbucks!) Good idea?! And,you could say, "Buy 3, get a pie free!"
And from Mr. LaSota to Josh: How about a little blogger competition-the most family blogs wins a t-shirt??? Remember, that was MR LaSota,please. Not MRS. Thank you.
and, GO YELLOW TEAM!!!!!!!
WOW those are close scores! Hopefully yellow got buku points for Nathan wearing that wristband for a year (it was getting stinky)! So GO YELLOW!!! (or blue... or green...) GO ANYBODY BUT RED!!!! PS Hey smith kids--didn't know vacation with two kids was so much easier than with five... we're having fun in St. Louis but we do miss you!
Woo Hoo! The Green machine is in first place (at least for today.) It all comes down to these last 24 hours. Even though Kermit says it's not easy being green, I believe you can win it all. Go all out and show 'em what you've got.
By the way, Grant, that was a great prayer request at small group last Sunday night. I'm proud of you, win or lose.
Dad
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