Wednesday at Cedarmore

For many students, camp might be the earliest they wake up this summer. Even Bekah was awake at 7:00 am. Many are eating breakfasts (with a lot of cajoling from their leaders), but no one is starving. The food is actually excellent and the volunteer staff serves so graciously. In our checkpoint time last night (which was much cooler and quieter than previous meetings-thanks for praying) the students shared what they had learned in their T.A.W.G. (time along with God), team building sessions, and from the evening worship. The words poured out as students confessed, repented, and challenged one another in their walk and testimony. The theme of one has proved to be effective and powerful. Many students confessed living two or three lives: one at school, home, and church. I am sure many adults could learn from and relate to the truth that these students are learning that the only life worth living is the one life we live in Christ. While the music, activities, and blobbing has been great, the students agree that the best moments are our time as a group to be challenged in the word and build up each other in our faith. Today Amber, Lauren, Jansen and the youth band will perform in the Stage Night and there are always a few nerves before the event. Several students have already responded to receive Christ for the first time and we are still praying for decisions in our group. Please continue to pray as this is the most critical force upon which we rely. Remember your bracelet - by now it should be irritating your arm and hopefully reminding you how few adults truly invest in young people. We are so proud of our church and their faithfulness.