Transitions

This is going to be a quick post... I'm sitting in Starbucks with my team, taking a very speedy yet needed internet break. After spending an absolutely lovely night and morning at the Hillier's house in Grants Pass, Oregon, we've found ourselves an hour away from Sweet Home. In this town exists a place called Camp Praise, and it's our next stop.

While at Mt. Gilead we were able to see the faithfulness of God illustrated. The week was not free of struggles, but the Lord became our strength. As a team we did not have many opportunities to function together. That proved difficult, but our King saw us through. We witnessed some lives turn around for Christ. What an opportunity to be able to share the gospel with these kids! Personally, I had never been with someone when they asked Jesus Christ to be their Lord and Savior. Being able to go through the "Romans Road" with campers and to see them put their trust in God was an unthinkable blessing.

As I stated, we had our fair share of struggles. Justin got sick but he was such a trooper. The team couldn't have been more proud. Amongst the girls, we had a hard time relating with a lot of our campers. God put us in cabins where we could be stretched and challenged. We rejoice in these trials because we became stronger through them, and the Lord's faithfulness could shine through. For myself, I had issues with having to be a disciplinarian and not the light-hearted, fun counselor that I would have preferred to be. That was extremely humbling. And I'm thankful for that experience.

Please pray for hearts to be softened at Camp Praise. Pray that we might have energy and strength and that we learn to fully rely on God. (What a hard lesson to learn!) We hope that this post finds you well. Grace and blessings to all of you.

Farewell, Kidder Creek

The people of Kidder Creek have stolen our hearts...

Most likely the toughest part of this summer is going to be saying goodbye. But when it comes to brothers and sisters in Christ, there is no such thing. It is only a "see you later". Concerning this, I wrote a song for the people who we had to say goodbye to.

The more fond I grow

The less I can form the words

This means goodbye for now, but I know not for long

I'll be seeing you when we're singing heaven's song

When we're going home

Our Father's abode

Earth cannot compare to what we'll be seeing there

When we're going home

Our Father's abode

We are now in my cousin Annie's house in Anderson, California. Tomorrow we're driving to San Francisco and having our debrief time there. From SF, we drive to Sebastapool and start our adventure at Mt. Gilead.

But back to Kidder Creek... This past week was focused on maintenance work around the camp. We found ourselves incredibly blessed by the staff and campers. Many times we were weak and exhausted, but the Lord proved Himself faithful and was our strength.

"God sends his love and his faithfulness."

Psalm 57:3

The whole team is excited to finally meet the campers that we've been praying for since January. Please pray that the Lord would soften their hearts to the truth and they would find camp to be a safe environment to share their hearts. Once again, we so appreciate your support. 

SMT girls with fellow maintenance and kitchen staff, Courtney and Mary, whom we love dearly.

Our boys prepared for takeoff.

California, here we come!

    It's bedtime in Eugene, OR, and we've found ourselves settling down after a long day. The Adsits (Ecola's Discipleship teacher and his wife) have opened their home to us. Being here as a team with such a welcoming couple has been delightful.
   To Kayleigh's joy, we made a quick stop at Cabela's. I, (Kylie), suggested we purchase a giant fish pillow. The team was not as gung-ho regarding the adoption.
    Greenview, CA is tomorrow's destination.

Arrival Time: 11 AM 

Nap Time: Car ride 

    Please continue to be praying for us as we go about our summer adventure. Your prayers are vital. Thank you again for your support. We'll talk to you next weekend!

   

Once Upon a Time...

About to leave in the Mean Green Lima Bean! (Our trusty van). We'll be updating every weekend... or at least we'll attempt to. 

Thanks for your support!

Five days till takeoff!

Be praying for us as we have our last minute preparations... And please be praying for the campers that will be in our cabins! 

Summer Schedule

Kidder Creek
June 12-17
Greenview, CA

Mt. Gilead
June 18-25
Sebastopol, CA

Camp Praise
June 26-July 1
Sweet Home, OR

Shiloh Bible Camp
July 5-9
Donnelly, ID

Black Lake Bible Camp
July 10-16
Olympia, WA

Pinecroft
July 17-23
Newport, WA

Camp Elohim
July 24-30
Troy, MT

Columbia River Bible Camp
July 31-August 7
Wamic, OR