Finally, We Got our Picture!

Camp Wrap-Up

I thought I would finish getting some pictures off the camera. Glad to hear people are enjoying the blog. Expect that any major trip or event that we have you'll be able to keep track here.
These last few pictures are from Friday night's mega relay. Caylee did a great job running around like crazy trying to take pictures. Everyone was crammed into the gym thanks to storming.


Kristen going through a hoop.








Maddy is ready.


Taylor is down there in the tunnel.
















Jennifer's finger was a casualty

Final night of camp

The challenge is simple:
Inspiration changed to discipline.

The students must take the things God has been teaching them and leading them in and make it a reality.

Our prayer time tonight was for those who weren't here and making a good transition back to relationship with them. Parents. Siblings. Friends.

There are a few items from tonight that impacted us. May they bless you. We'll see you tomorrow!!!!!

2 Timothy 1:8-14

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.


There is Nothing Like

Father true and merciful
Bound to me with love
Adopted in
Free from all sin

Jesus Saviour glorified
Your offering none could give
I stand before You
Humbled and in awe

And all to You God
For all You are to me
And all to You God
For all You are to me

There is nothing like
There is nothing like
Your love
Your love

Holy Spirit
Gift of God
Teach my soul to soar
Train me in Your holy ways Lord

And all to You God
For all You are to me

There is nothing like
There is nothing like
Your love
Your love

I'll love You forever
I'll love You forever
I'll love You forever Lord

Bible study: exodus 16
Themes for days:
Tue- faith to let go
Wed- faith to take a stand
Thur- faith to go into the unknown
Today- faith to wait

God is Amazing!

There have been a few truly monumental moments in my ministry life. I have to say that this week is right up there at the top. I don't have any pictures to share tonight, but I do want to take a moment to share how God is working in the group. I can't wait for this to be taken to the homes. To school. Back to church.

I wish there was the opportunity for you to be able to listen in on all that is shared in the groups. I can't truly say this enough, there will be students returning who you may not even recognize any more! I think this is going to be a great propulsion to a Christ-centered, self-less ministry.

The most important question you can ask if you're reading this is, "How can I be a part?" What is it that you can do to encourage these students? To hold them accountable? To allow yourself to be spiritually challenged by them? All of this has happened this week. It's such a blessing.

During our church group time tonight, we took time to write encouraging things for each other. Compliments and spiritual challenges. I hope that this will be an inspiration to your students.

Lastly, I would challenge you to bring these spiritual moments into your home. Open up the Word of God with your students and seek the truth together.

Thanks for your prayers. God is using them!

By the way, EVERY student shared tonight, except one. That was a big step for some of them. Yay for Caylee, Lindsay, Taylor, Collin, Clayton, Kristen and Joe! And Tracy, Kendyl promised she'd go tomorrow night :)

Track Times

During each afternoon after lunch, the students get to pick 2 track times. There are a lot of variety of them. Some are very activity oriented, like dodgeball, handball, basketball, softball, water games, etc. Some are more of a hobby like jewelry making (which Chad took), airplane making, guitar, percussions, etc. And then there are spiritual-type classes like apologetics, knowing God's will and worship leading.

Here is another example:

Maddy being dramatic.

So, that's track time. We'll update you more tonight with what's going on with the group.
And I'll leave you with this great picture:

Bible study today:
Exodus 14- the red sea deliverance

Day 3 Wrap-Up

Tonight I thought I would share some pictures from our late night festivities. We decided before we left to be matching. So, here is some of the craziness of the guys and girls participating in some fun! But first, allow me to share a little about our group time.

The kids are doing so wonderful in processing what is being taught and how God wants to use those things in their lives to live for him. Basically, I think we are making great strides toward not thinking about ministry and being part of a youth group in selfish terms, but self-less. That has been our motto. Allow me to share some song lyrics with you:

Hosanna

I see the King of Glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes

I see His Love and Mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing

Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith

I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees

Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your Kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

Please continue to pray for the group. I had 2 wonderful conversations tonight with students that God is seriously dealing with, plus the great things that were shared in church group time.

Now, on to the silliness.


Elvis Chad, of course.


Wake Village Student Ministry!


Joe always seems to get caught with weird expressions.


Adam is not as excited as Joe about flag holding.


A few of the "brosephs"


Ummm, aren't you glad you trust us with your kids?!


The wonderful counselors!


Jon Armstrong in a conga line!!!


Lindsay and Shawn

This next section is what you call jowlers.
I truly hope you enjoy our late night insanity.

My message

Last night: Sunday School Hootenanny

Chad led the group in an impromptu sing-a-long at the request of the Centrifuge staff.

Camera is back in action!

After some delicate surgery this afternoon, the camera is back in action! So, while I load up on new pictures and endure the crazy humidity after the morning storm, here are some pictures Hollyn had on her camera. They are pretty girl intensive.


Jennifer and her bag of scissors!








I believe they call this game ultimate foosball.
Ryan thought they said ultimate boozeball. That's not good.












We already conquered this activity with 2 legs.
We are attempting to try it with one. Not good.






These are the girls at dress up night. Hopefully we'll get some guy pics up soon.

Bible study for today:
Exodus 7:14-24, 10:1-20, 11:1-10
Extra reading: Joshua 6- pay special attention to 6:27!

It's pouring rain! Indoor rec today. Pray the kids don't go too stir crazy. And we still can't get the dumb battery out of the camera.

A Special Message To All You Back Home!

First of all, as usual, I had this great idea that didn't pan out like I thought. The following is our message to you from all the campers! Unfortunately, we had camera issues in the middle so it's a little choppy and some got cut off. And I didn't even make it on there! Sorry Christi. I promise my face on this blog one day.

Also, we did our dressing up on Tuesday night, and will probably do it again Wednesday. I'll have to find pictures of that from other people and will hopefully get this camera situation settled this morning.

And I apologize for Chad's craziness at the end.

Uh oh!

Pray for our church camera! The battery is dead and we can't get it out to charge! Hopefully this will be rectified soon. However, I have some good stuff that we can hopefully get up soon!

Day 2- Daytime activities

Well, here we are with some recreation and track times. There were some kids I couldn't find during Rec and some track times that I couldn't find. We also had a group picture taken that we'll get later.






























More good stuff to come!