Actually it’s been over for about a week now, but I am just now getting to write about it.
Me going was more out of necessity than desire. I love camp, but with the craziness known as ’summer’, I wasn’t as thrilled to go. But that all changed before we left. I saw this as an opportunity to really connect with some kids I barely know. After all, in just a few short years, they will become the youth…so what a chance it was to get a head start on some relationship building.
I was impacted a great deal by almost every phase of camp. I really challenged myself to soak as much in as I could so that I would listen to what God had to say. Some notes about what I heard:
- Don’t keep kids at arms (or rooms) length…Jesus welcomed kids, sometimes before he welcomed adults!
- Take every advantage and share Christ with someone…it will impact people more than you realize!
- Give thanks in EVERYTHING…and make some NOISE for Christ!
Some lessons learned from the kids that I sponsored:
- They dont like obnoxious songs at 7am…but they got up (and that’s what counted)!
- Giving kids what they want is dangerous…helping kids get to be where they need to be…rewarding!
- Kids watch parents more than parents watch kids!
- Boys can outclean girls with the right motivation (Cabin Clean – Excellent Rating: Boys 2, Girls 0).
- Kids can do more than parents give them credit for!
- Kids love golf carts!
Man I will be back at kids camp! I loved my time! I was DEAD TIRED after I got home, but well worth it. I got to see one boy come to Christ and help another rededicate his life! That was worth the sleepless nights and scrapes/bruises! Love the kids of our church. Great foundation for the future!
2 Comments
July 1, 2009 at 8:13 am
I think kids just love things that have motors and move even somewhat fast, especially if they’re allowed to drive them, regardless of the vehicle.
July 1, 2009 at 8:15 am
Very true! But there was no driving by kids….there were enough bumps and bruises without that!