"I love you!" Three words used so often, yet when coming from a camper giving you their last hug before they have to return home, it seems to tug your heart strings.
Joy whispered this in my ear as I was scooping her up in my arms for a final hug.
The weekend could easily be labeled as a success just from the amazing way everything went smoothly. Laughter was always filling the air, either during chapel when Emily was teaching a Bible story, or campers and staff were jumping up and down during worship. The activities were always enjoyable for both the campers and staff, even when we couldn't feel our fingers or toes while outside in the snow. Even in times when some campers were struggling with listening and following directions or were overcome with homesickness, the weekend continued to flow smoothly as all the LCM's worked together to be a light for the Lord. Even though we could label this a successful weekend, we know it was only because the Lord was working in us and through us.
It was such a blessing to see the God-given gifts come out in every LCM as the team worked together to show how much God loves them. We had many opportunities to connect with each other while playing with the campers, or even playing a riveting game of 'kung-pow' with the staff which had many laughing until they were crying.
It was made very clear this weekend that God hand picked every single LCM to be in this team just by the way we all worked together using our gifts to let God's light shine.
It is always difficult to see the campers off at the end of any amazing experience, especially knowing that their home situations are more often than not filled with struggles and the darkness of this world. Though our hearts may break for these children and families here, we know we can trust that the Lord goes with them as they return home.
As you pray for our team, please remember Erin Pauley in your prayers. She has had some stomach pain and went to the doctor on Friday. She is feeling much better now, but she is returning to the doctor tomorrow to have a final check up to make sure everything is okay.
Please continue to pray for unity and growth for our team.
Please pray for the campers that will be coming next weekend.
Please pray for the campers we sent off today.
The last car pulled away from camp and the weekend has come to an end, but not without hearts being changed, both campers and ours.
Jenny for the LCM team
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Jenny, We're out here...and are encouraged that God is at work. Blessings on what He is doing through your team.
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