We pulled into a torrential downpour this afternoon at Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina, but nothing could dampen our students excitement! They quickly dispersed and unpacked in their hotel style home away from home at the Mountain Laurel Lodge. Within the hour we were all back together again for our first Rec Team meeting. Sporting their provided bright bandanas it was clear that these students plan on competing fiercely this week. After a few brief words they separated across the campus to plan their cheers and plot Student Camp Rec domination.
The feedback from dinner tonight included the words "Delicious" and "MMM" from our campers. Seems like they won't go hungry in the days ahead.
Now let's get down to the good stuff... our first worship session. Robbie Crawford, student intern, dawned a bright blue suit and played the part of cheesy game show host as we got things rolling with some fun. Worship tonight was electric. Terry (who leads on many Wednesday nights in the Studio) opened up our first session by leading the band. He was awesome! Tomorrow James Patrick Morgan will join us for all the rest of our camp sessions. Chad Cannon brought the word from Isaiah 6 challenging students to get to know the king in whose kingdom we are living as Christians. No responses to Gospel yet. Keep praying! I know that God is working in these students lives and there is a lot that He still plans to do in the days ahead.
After worship, students broke into their family groups to unpack the application of the message in their personal lives. This is crucial, because this isn't just about the retreat and a spiritual high. It is about real life change. Students have to see the connection between what is being taught and real life back home. Family groups help us get that accomplished.
We wrapped up the night with Night Rec playing Capture the Flag. For the record, the students wearing yellow glow-stick-necklaces won.
Day one has come to a close. Again, keep praying! We are trusting God for some big things in the coming days!
Steve and the HSM Staff
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