Lightseekers 2015 Wrap-up

Since I was unable to update everyone while we were there, I am now going to give a synopsis of our week at Lightseekers Camp. As I already told you, our theme was "Reflecting the Son" and our speaker for the week was Chris Charon. Our week's theme was based on Matthew 5:16 -"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Every chapel, Chris addressed a different point or way we can let our reflected light shine.

Monday: This was our first day of camp and we had a lot of first time campers. We spent time becoming acquainted with our camp surroundings, having fun at the pool and crafts. We had our first chapel with worship led by Karla who also filled in as Dean for our beloved Nancy, who is ill and could not attend this year. Carol began another of her exciting Missionary stories. Monday's main point was, "Jesus is THE LIGHT." We looked at Scripture that taught us that Jesus is the Light of the world and our job as His followers is to reflect that light to those around us. 

Tuesday: This was our first full day of camp and we began with breakfast followed by chapel. Our main point for this day was, "Jesus is LOOKING AT THE HEART" with our verse from 1 Samuel 16:7. Chris talked about King David being chosen because of his heart for God, not because of outward appearances the way the world does. We began taking our special offering to raise money for camper scholarships. After chapel, we went to our Walk the Talk where the students, in smaller groups, learn life application and discuss what they have heard in chapel. This is followed by Unit Time where the one third of the campers do a special craft, another third plays in the pool and the final third is in the gym playing organized games (they rotate unit assignment the following day so that everyone participates in all three activities). After lunch the camper have a brief time of rest before heading to their free time where they can do the climbing wall/ropes course, pool, crafts, miniature golf, archery, hiking, play in the gym. After that comes dinner, more group fun and finally chapel with worship, skits done by some of the Missionary Kids, the continuation of the Missionary story and the message from Chris. After that, they headed off to cabin time and went to bed.

Wednesday: The day's schedule looks a lot like Tuesday, but morning's point was, "Jesus is OFFERING KIND WORDS" based on Colossians 4:6. Chris spoke about how our words can be like sandpaper (rough) or like cotton balls (gentle). Reflecting Jesus means to use kind and gentle words with others. More on the next post...