PRAISES
Manuel, who we asked
for prayer to continue to heal from the trauma of severe abuse and his
family’s rejection returned to camp this summer so much stronger and your
prayers were all answered. The assault charges were dropped and he
stopped the drugs he had used to soothe his pain. This boy has a growing
tender heart, amazing leadership skills and a boldness that needs to be
used for the Lord whom he now loves. The one he was afraid to totally
trust is his best friend, he said!
Thanks for the prayers for the Summer
Program, Staff,
Counselors and JC’s! God put together a
remarkable team That made a big difference!
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PRAYER
REQUESTS - OCTOBER 2013
Camper
Salvations
– So many campers responded as we introduced them to the life changing
and healing reality of Jesus Christ. Please pray for their continued
growth. Some were so brutally abused that you wondered how they could
realize there is a God after years of sexual abuse, being used as slaves,
being ripped from away from siblings, forced prostitution and the like.
It was amazing to watch anger and hate melt before a God who was the only
one who could reach them through His penetrating love. Pray that they
will be protected and that their anger and bitterness will not return. May
they retain what received and not stolen away. May there be fewer traumas
in their lives and ease in heeding the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
David
& Jimmy - need prayer that their walk with Jesus stays
strong, resting in His grace and that they make it through the Jr. Counselor
application process since they want to serve back at camp.
Chris – and about 8
others couldn’t make the decision at camp and need to bow their knee to
the Lord and believe and be saved
Ty – and several
other campers need to find their identity in Jesus and not their past
abuse. Freedom evades them and only God’s truth will free them.
Counselors
–
It is Counselor recruiting time again for winter camps. Please ask the
Lord to send just the right ones, who understand the camper’s needs and can
show them the Love of Christ.
Camp
– Jr. Counselor (JC’s) recruiting (15-20
years), mentors to step up for camper JC’s, productive opportunities to
share at churches. Please also pray for the Winter Camp Program planning
which has started.
Staff
–
Four staff have close extended family that need health issues resolved,
two need to purchase vehicles and health challenges have risen again for
most. Please pray for Tarrah who is starting a MOPS group. Pray for Amy
as she begins a Doula Certification program this fall and attends classes
and reads books.
Building
Project - Now
that the Public Use Permit is approved, please pray as we raise funds to
build. Lots of potential help is possible so we are encouraged. The Lord
is in control and we want to trust in Him to provide. We want all the
glory for this project to go to Him. Pray that things run smoothly for
the project and move forward quickly and for Dan’s wisdom.
Winter
Camp -
Pray over the program for winter camp, as we put
together the theme, studies,
talks, games, etc. Pray that it would be especially encouraging and
growing for the campers.
Staff
Unity -
Pray for the unity of the whole staff and protection from the enemy, who
is so quick to divide and discourage.
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