What did God teach you today?
Something Funny:
Mikey: DJ got out of his chair at crafts at told Ricky “I don’t even play with little kids.” – funny part of that is that DJ is about the size of a 1st grader…he’s so sweet.
Carson: While singing “Walk in the light of Jesus” one of the kids as me if he could “run” in the light of Jesus.
Rachel: I enjoyed being called a 30 year old.
Katie: Our kids wrote questions to us during group time and one of the kids wrote, “Dear Ms. Katie, How old are you and do you have a boyfriend?”
Favorite Part of the Day:
Shalee: Watching Kevin do “round up” song today.
Rachel: Watching Kyle dance and sing after I asked him to lead out during the song time. He has not participated up until that point.
Hannah and Katie: Our group time was really good today…they were really focused. We let them ask questions on a notecard and they had some great ones. Plus during craft time they really paid attention.
Rocky and Christi: Gym time today was a lot of fun…the kids really participated and had fun.
Carson: The three girls that I have been praying for step forward and participated in the songs today.
Something God taught you today:
Hannah: God showed me that we don’t have to be doing something crazy to connect to the kids…it doesn’t have to be a big show.
Rachel: How many times we take things for granted…when one of my kids said his dad was in jail…most of us don’t have those kind of issues.
Mikey: Hearing the kids answer Mrs. Massie when she asked them what they hear at night…gunshots, ambulances, fireworks, trains…just really got to me.
Mary: Listening to my kids talk about their lives and what they go through…and how they don’t follow authority. Who knows how long they have on this earth with their situations…it just really hurt me.
Chris: I really like watching God work through you guys…being able to pick at each other and be fluid with each other…but seeing you unite and have that common bond in Jesus is really good. God is doing incredible things through you and with you this week.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Wednesday - Day Camp Recollections
How did the day go?
Hannah: Today was really good.
Group: Pretty good.
Justin: Our group was a lot better today.
Maggie: The last part of the day my group spent time asking questions about fighting…I wasn’t sure how to handle that. They understand fighting and it was hard to communicate to them that fighting is not the answer or way to solve your problems.
Rachel: Today in family group time our group was able to put the Bible verse into application. It was so encouraging to hear that they truly understood what the verse was saying. It was encouraging to see that some things are starting to sink in.
Mikey: The red team was so good all day but during family time they just couldn’t get themselves under control.
Mr. Marc: Their behavior is either one extreme or other.
Rocky: During rec time today Stephanie and I had no problems…it was a great day!
Chris: So many of the kids here at camp are zoned in, but sometimes we focus on those who are causing disturbances that we miss what God is doing in the lives of those who are focused. We need to make it a point to praise those who are being respectful, listening, and participating.
Christi: When I hear their stories, I ask myself “what is normal and how are you even coping with all those things?” Keep in mind that we have to keep loving on them despite their behavior…love them not their actions.
Chris: Just remember that there are kids at this day camp that will have their life impacted by Jesus and through that they can impact their neighborhood.
Mrs. Massie: What you do matters. These kids will remember you. They were already asking, “When’s that Texas group coming?” Keep sharing God’s word with them.
Ms. Linda: Mrs. Massie and I could not do this without you guys.
Hannah: Today was really good.
Group: Pretty good.
Justin: Our group was a lot better today.
Maggie: The last part of the day my group spent time asking questions about fighting…I wasn’t sure how to handle that. They understand fighting and it was hard to communicate to them that fighting is not the answer or way to solve your problems.
Rachel: Today in family group time our group was able to put the Bible verse into application. It was so encouraging to hear that they truly understood what the verse was saying. It was encouraging to see that some things are starting to sink in.
Mikey: The red team was so good all day but during family time they just couldn’t get themselves under control.
Mr. Marc: Their behavior is either one extreme or other.
Rocky: During rec time today Stephanie and I had no problems…it was a great day!
Chris: So many of the kids here at camp are zoned in, but sometimes we focus on those who are causing disturbances that we miss what God is doing in the lives of those who are focused. We need to make it a point to praise those who are being respectful, listening, and participating.
Christi: When I hear their stories, I ask myself “what is normal and how are you even coping with all those things?” Keep in mind that we have to keep loving on them despite their behavior…love them not their actions.
Chris: Just remember that there are kids at this day camp that will have their life impacted by Jesus and through that they can impact their neighborhood.
Mrs. Massie: What you do matters. These kids will remember you. They were already asking, “When’s that Texas group coming?” Keep sharing God’s word with them.
Ms. Linda: Mrs. Massie and I could not do this without you guys.
Wednesday - Day 4 - part 2
See what had happen was that Mickey’s fragrance was NOT reeking for Christ…it was hurting our nose hairs!
The kids are really starting to settle in…few are still experiencing difficulties (respecting authority, listening to student leaders, keeping their hands to themselves). My favorite part of today was the gym activities. The teams played a variation of soccer. Two hoola hoops were set in the middle of the gym floor with a beach ball inside it. The team members were each given a number. When their number was called they had to go kick the ball out of the hoola hoop and try to kick it into their goal. It started off with just one number being called, but my favorite part was when Rocky called out two numbers. At that time they could only touch the ball one at a time. What a great way to teach teamwork. It was easy to see their frustration, but as the time went on they began to get the hang of working together. We all face times when we want to just “fix” or “do” things on our own, but with God as our partner life sure goes a lot smoother.
The kids are really starting to settle in…few are still experiencing difficulties (respecting authority, listening to student leaders, keeping their hands to themselves). My favorite part of today was the gym activities. The teams played a variation of soccer. Two hoola hoops were set in the middle of the gym floor with a beach ball inside it. The team members were each given a number. When their number was called they had to go kick the ball out of the hoola hoop and try to kick it into their goal. It started off with just one number being called, but my favorite part was when Rocky called out two numbers. At that time they could only touch the ball one at a time. What a great way to teach teamwork. It was easy to see their frustration, but as the time went on they began to get the hang of working together. We all face times when we want to just “fix” or “do” things on our own, but with God as our partner life sure goes a lot smoother.
Wednesday - Day 4
Today's quiet time focus was from 2 Cor. 2:14-17...being the "fragrance of Christ!"
Things to ponder:
- What is the purpose of our "fragrance" as Christians?
- How will our "fragrance" be received by fellow believers? Non-believers?
- So...what's your scent?
We are called to REEK of Christ! Our scent should be so strong that is should linger when we are gone.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tuesday - Day 3 Recollections
What was my favorite part of today?
Mary: Watching one of the children in my group show another child encouragement during a game.
Christi: Boys in my group came out of their shell and worked together as a team.
Rachel: Sitting by the “troublemaker” and getting to know him and see him really focus on a craft today, surprisingly he was so focused and not antsy.
AJ: During the welcome time/free time a child ask me to pull him on the scooters in the gym and then seeing how the line kept growing.
Carson: Seeing the kids sing during Bible story time is so cool. They all knew the words to “Big House” and that was so neat.
Mary: Seeing James, who complained about “lame” songs, get excited about singing and stood and the front and participated.
Justin: Watching the “cool” kids loosen up and dance and sing during our group time.
Brandy: During crafts today, I was asked to teach one of the little girls at my table to teach her how to talk like me.
How did someone in our group serve you today?
Katie: Casey, thanks for getting me an extra water.
Murphy: Katie, thanks for making me drink water when I didn’t feel well.
Rocky: Jadi, thanks for helping us in the kitchen even though you are not part of our team.
Ashley: Thanks to Carson for helping me with my devotion.
Chris: Thanks Ashley for helping me clean up my spaghetti when I spilled it tonight.
Christi: Thanks to the guys for setting up and breaking down the tables upstairs.
Chris: Thanks to the group for how you are serving others this week.
Mary: Watching one of the children in my group show another child encouragement during a game.
Christi: Boys in my group came out of their shell and worked together as a team.
Rachel: Sitting by the “troublemaker” and getting to know him and see him really focus on a craft today, surprisingly he was so focused and not antsy.
AJ: During the welcome time/free time a child ask me to pull him on the scooters in the gym and then seeing how the line kept growing.
Carson: Seeing the kids sing during Bible story time is so cool. They all knew the words to “Big House” and that was so neat.
Mary: Seeing James, who complained about “lame” songs, get excited about singing and stood and the front and participated.
Justin: Watching the “cool” kids loosen up and dance and sing during our group time.
Brandy: During crafts today, I was asked to teach one of the little girls at my table to teach her how to talk like me.
How did someone in our group serve you today?
Katie: Casey, thanks for getting me an extra water.
Murphy: Katie, thanks for making me drink water when I didn’t feel well.
Rocky: Jadi, thanks for helping us in the kitchen even though you are not part of our team.
Ashley: Thanks to Carson for helping me with my devotion.
Chris: Thanks Ashley for helping me clean up my spaghetti when I spilled it tonight.
Christi: Thanks to the guys for setting up and breaking down the tables upstairs.
Chris: Thanks to the group for how you are serving others this week.
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