Although the week is now over and everyone is now home, sleeping in their own beds, eating their mom's cooking and has washed off their bodies a week's worth of camp dirt, the lessons we have learned this past week aren't really over; they have just begun. For some, they just put the Armor of God on for the first time as the trusted Jesus to be their Savior - they have a brand new Helmet of Salvation, a Belt of Truth, a Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes fitted for readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace, a Shield of Faith and the Sword of the Spirit. For them and most of the others, they now get to learn to wear their armor daily in world where the devil will use the environments of school, home and the neighborhood to launch attacks. To forget to "SUIT UP!" leaves them vulnerable to Satan's fiery darts. So rather than saying that this is a conclusion, it is more accurate to describe it as a continuation to camp. Lightseekers will gather again next year, possibly at a new location (you can pray for us about that!), but with the same determination to help kids find Christ and grow strong in their faith. I will close with our theme verse for this year:
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." (Ephesians 6:10-11, NIV)
More pictures will get loaded into Flickr over the next few days, so keep looking and be patient for them.
See you next year!
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