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Due to traffic, we will be home at 3:30.

Camp Cow Highlights Video - Rough Cut

Camp Cow - Thursday, July 9

Mike Murphy spoke with the campers about the monster of anger.We might not see it coming, but it is hard to miss the trail of destruction it leaves in its wake--broken relationships, damaged lives, shattered dreams. If ignored this deadliest of the creatures from within will only grow in power, lashing out at those who often least expect it. And the only way to get rid of this creature called anger is to follow some rather radical advice - FORGIVE!

Cap Cow Wednesday, July 8

The campers had a great day at Mt Olympus.The sun never came out, but that didn't stop them from the wave pool, the lazy river, roller coasters, and go-carts. Tonight, Dave Mahar spoke to the campers. Dave talked about the monster of greed. Lingering just out of sight, this master of disguise capitalizes on deception. With many different faces his masquerade is often difficult to see through. He sneaks up on his victims and without them even realizing it ignites within them desires that cannot be quenched. In this message, Dave took a closer look at this creature called greed and revealed the antidote for his attempts to lead our hearts astray. Sorry for the lack of pictures. The internet connection is not very fast. However, it hasn't prevented the 100+ e-mails a day we are getting for campers.

Mt Olympus

We just loaded up the buses for Mt Olympus in Wisconsin Dells. It is the latest indoor/outdoor park and should give the kids plenty to do today!

Prayer Request

The weather report is calling for a 40% chance of rain and a high of 72. We are scheduled to do Noah's Ark Water Park today. We are attempting to get our group into Kalahari INDOOR Water Park. It's not that we couldn't get in, but we just need them to give us the great group discount we were getting across town. Who wouldn't want 125 of the greatest campers and counselors this side of the Mississippi? Please pray for all the crazy logistics! I'll update you with the details as soons as we make the decision.

Camp Cow - Tuesday, July 7

Session 2: "Luring them Into the Open"

The Monster: Guilt The Lie: "I owe you" The Solution: Confession

This morning Suanne Camfield spoke to the campers about the monster of Guilt. It grows in the darkness and shrinks from the light. It lodges itself inside your heart and begins to infect all of your relationships. Carrying it with you wherever you go, this creature called guilt soon becomes a heavy burden. But what can you do? And how can you break its power over you? There is one way to gain freedom from the power of guilt, and the solution may surprise you. Confession! The campers spent some time in silence thinking about someone that they may need to confess something. We challenged them to set a date that they would go to that person and confess and ask forgiveness.

After a heavy session like that we had to get a little silly. We split into our teams and played "Upset the Fruit Basket." However, our version uses real fruit that has been coated in Crisco! We'll post the pictures tonight.

Camp Photo

We have arrived at camp!

We have safely arrived at camp and everyone is getting to know their cabins.

Camp Cow Prayer Requests

CAMPERS: Pray for the 90+ students that will be attending camp this summer. Pray that God will give each camper a new heart, one that is tender & responsive. Pray that each camper will experience the love of God in every moment of camp and be an example of Jesus’ love to others. Pray for comfort for those who might be struggling with loneliness or homesickness.

STAFF: Pray for the 25+ volunteers that will make camp happen this week. Pray that each leader will come to camp with a deep awareness of God’s desire to make a difference in the lives of campers. Pray that each leader will come expecting to see God move in the lives of campers. Pray for wisdom, compassion, patience and understanding.

SAFE FUN: Pray for the health and safety of each camper and adult staff. Pray that each activity is planned and conducted in a safe manner. Pray that campers feel a sense of belonging and are strengthening friendships and making new ones. Pray for stamina as campers reach the halfway point in the week.

SPEAKERS & WORSHIP LEADERS: Pray that our worship leaders and speakers will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading, and have the exact words and insight to touch the life of each camper. Pray for each camper to have a clear understanding of the message of Jesus Christ. Pray for all the logistical details (audio/visual/media) that go into producing each session.

COMING HOME: Pray that campers would find the words to share their experience with family and friends. Please seek the Lord for wisdom as to how you can be a part of our campers’ journey with Jesus Christ. Pray that the entire church will be committed to producing middle schoolers who are passionate followers of Jesus Christ, and who will honor Him in every area of life.will come to camp with a deep awareness of God’s desire to make a difference in the lives of campers. Pray that each leader will come expecting to see God move in the lives of campers. Pray for wisdom, compassion, patience and understanding.