God Works From Day 1!

"Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace." -Colossians 3:12-15

On the first day of Red Barn Day Camp, counselors Mezzo and Galaxy shared this verse with campers. During free time, one of the campers made a belt out of miscellaneous craft supplies, and demonstrated to the counselors how she was clothing herself in kindness, gentleness, and patience. It is great to see campers listening to scripture, and figuring out creative ways to demonstrate and apply it to their lives.

Last night during Junior Camp chapel, 30 campers came forward to give their lives to the Lord. Another 22 dedicated their lives to Christ at Teen Camp, being held at Buck Creek.

...All of this on Day 1! At this rate, it is hard to imagine the number of lives that will be changed come Friday. Then again, God always seems to be working in ways that are beyond our wildest imagination.