Camp Alandale Prayer Update

Session 6, July 25-29, 2011

Dear Prayer Family,

Greetings! We had a blessed week of camp as we witnessed God's miracles among the lives of children who have been abused and neglected. The Junior High campers learned how to take up the body armor of God and stand firm in his truth.

    Manny, who was a returning camper, had been known as a trouble maker at camp. He often was rebellious against his counselor and pick fights with the other campers. This week, he got off the bus with a stern look on his face and was unresponsive to the hugs and friendly greetings from the counselors. However, as Manny heard the testimony's at campfire and did bible studies with his counselor, his countenance began to change and it seemed as though God had began to soften his heart. He began to participate in the camp activities with more joy and enthusiasm that was absent before. As one of the older campers of the camp, he was often seen encouraging and being a positive role model to the younger campers. During the pine-ceremony, he sat isolated from the group as he remembered and pondered the love of Jesus. Please pray that God would continue to move in Manny's life and draw him unto himself.

    It was Ace's first time at camp, but seeing the enthusiasm with which he approached the activities I would never have guessed it. On our first one on one Monday morning he mentioned to me that he had been a Christian for three years, and that he had first become a Christian as a direct result of the Junior Counselor on our team, Anastasia. It was such a blessing for me to be able to partake of the fruit of her labor and build upon the foundation that God had built through her.

    For Matt, Camp Alandale was a new experience. He soon began to enjoy the activities at camp and make friends. Though he was a joyful camper, he showed a need for affection and attention. As the week progressed and Matt learned about God's truth, Matt began to realize his need for Jesus. In the middle of the week, he accepted Jesus into his heart and allowed Him to begin to take away the pain and burdens that were stored up within him. Throughout the rest of the week, we witnessed a freedom and joy in Matt's life as began part of Camp Alandale's family. More importantly, he became part of God's family. Praise God!

 

Written by: Summer Staff 2011