The Peak Is Now

August 2, 2009 at 4:56 pm (Uncategorized)

It’s hot, kids are running amok, taking swim tests and having an absolute blast already!  Everyone has arrived safely at camp.  There are no issues thus far with the heat.  In fact, each year we come here the number of air conditioners increases so that is quite nice.  There seems to be a great spirit of anticipation already.

Right now we are spending a short couple hours in free time before dinner.  After that, we have a leader’s meeting and then our first night session called Quad Time.  At Quad Time tonight we will be starting with some fun games like trying to win iTunes gift cards for making the Impossible Shot.  Then, we will be led into worship by Pastor Tyler and the band.  I’ll be speaking tonight and introducing our theme of X.

Although a cool letter, it actually has a dual meaning.  First off, X is for ten as in our tenth year coming to the Peak at Cascades Camp.  Secondly, X also stands for X marks the spot.  In any treasure map, X marks the spot of where the treasure is hidden and thus the end of the journey.  David’s life was a true journey, with ups and downs that reflected a life well-lived for God.  This week my hope and prayer is that the Holy Spirit will form these students into followers of Jesus who join the journey.  As they get further into the week, they will be challenged by topics like bitterness, compromise, and the challenge to take what they learn back home to live it out.

This week we will be inviting students to blog periodically about their experiences.  That way you can get an insight into what’s going on in the different kids.  You will hear from our other staff and the leaders who are counseling your kids.  Let the different posts help you pray more intelligently and specifically for us.  We would treasure your prayer support all week long.

Thanks for letting us enjoy and impact your kids this week!

Pastor Mark