So its hard to let you know the hopes I have for this camp in one little weblog entry. Without sounding too cheesy. It is just a camp you know. But its so much more. Friendships are built. Sinners are coverted. Faith is strengthened. If I only make a difference in one person’s life this year, it will be at camp. I know that. And even if I don’t make one bit of difference, at least I tried.
More to come later.

I’m trying to come up with devotionals to do in the cabin each night. Nightly cabin devotionals aren’t an absolute requirement. But I do like to do them just to make the kids think.

• Sunday: I’m really just planning on introducing everyone and trying to set some goals for the week. One goal I’d like for them to have is to grow spiritually. The other goal is to get them to make friends with new people. If everyone does this, we’ll accomplish alot of good next week.
• Sharing My El Salvador experiences. It’ll be one of those “You are very blessed compared to other people” type sermons. The only problem is that when I heard these type of sermons when I was a kid, I never believed them. It didn’t fully sink in until China.
• The old race sermon from I Corinthians 9:24-27. I think they’ll be able to relate to this one.
• The old “Let’s work together – One church; many members sermon.” I’ve got a good object lesson to go along with this.
• If I can find some Jungle Juice, I’ll do the “Reach for Something Good” devo.

In addition to this, I am going to pick one kid to lead the prayer each night. I don’t think it is asking too much. These kids are going to be in 8th grade and they should be able to lead public prayers. If they are too embarrassed to do it, then I’m not going to twist their arm.
I’m really looking forward to next week. I hope I’ll be able to help alot of people.

I’m hoping for a good camp next week. And I’m certain it can be accomplished. I’m planning on doing my part. I’m already excited about it. Here’s what I’m trying to accomplish.

• Making sure each child knows that he/she is special. I’m going to try to meet each one of them.
• Better myself. I’ve been going through a rough time as of late. I need to come to a realization that I am a good person. I’m hoping this camp will let me know that I can say that in good conscious. Trying not to let anyone else tell me otherwise. This camp comes at the perfect time for me. It has alot of potential.
• Try to make sure that each and every camper returns next year. This is accomplished by making sure everyone has a good time.
• Grow spiritually. And make sure the campers themselves grow spiritually. I’ve got a few cabin devos planned. Hopefully everyone will listen and take it to heart.

What an awesome week next week will be. No doubt this will be the highlight of my year. I can tell already. To be a part of a group of people who genuninely like you as a person – that’s awesome.