Campers were up bright and early this AM for their 7:15 breakfast in the Cafeteria. With sleepy eyes they rolled in line one after another and drank the coffee machines dry. The caffeine must have done the trick because by the time morning worship rolled around at 9:00 they were awake, alert, alive, and enthusiastic.
Our morning sessions include a camp favorite, Roll Call! Students from each team meet up to plan out the biggest and best cheer possible. They did not disappoint this AM as the cheered their way a little closer to be recognized as this week's Rec Team Champion. James Patrick Morgan joined us as worship leader this AM. As a very gifted musician, "Jim" is all about connecting students to God in praise. He taught us all a few new songs today, including "Moving Forward" which works well with our camp theme - ADVANCE.
During the teaching time in the morning sessions we are looking at several chapters in the book of Acts. This is appropriate because Acts is all about how God's name and renown Advanced across the known world. We dug into Acts 2 and students were given some practical steps from God's word on how to further their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Breakouts also begun today. From Hot Topics to Sharing Your Faith to Girl's Only there was somethings for everyone. Each student had the opportunity to hear form some of our camp leaders and church staff on a topic they are interested in. Just one more way that students can be equipped to live out their faith upon returning home.
After lunch, we walked along the sunny roadway up to the Lower Ropes course for today's Rec. The dark clouds moved in and before we knew it, everyone was soaked to the bone as we ventured through the various team building activities. Our students stayed incredibly positive and upbeat through it all. They learned to rely upon their fellow teammates and the importance of working together.
Free time and dinner came and went in a blink and it was time for evening worship. Chad Cannon spoke form Joshua 4 and 1 Peter 2 about being a "living stone". The point was living out your faith in such a way that you are a monument to God's power in a person's life. Several students responded during the invitation to rededicate themselves to Jesus Christ and His lifestyle.
Late Night wrapped up a little more than an hour ago. We spent the time at the fire pit, making smores and talking about what God is doing in our lives through this experience. A little more low-key and relaxed after last night's intense competition.
Stay tuned for more updates. Please pray for the continued safety of the campers. Pray that attitudes would stay positive, just like they have been in the first two days. Pray that students would continue to open to God's moving in their lives this week as we worship and study God's Word together.
Steve and the HSM Staff
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