Also, I am going to be a counselor at Opportunity Camp this year. It is my first year going but I am so excited! My mom actually went when she was a kid so it's kind of funny how life comes around full circle and we get to bless those who have blessed us. There is a prayer list for the camp below. Please take a minute and pray for me and the other counselors, staff, and most of all the children that are coming. Thank you guys!
Counselors – They are caring for the children 24/7.
They need strength, patience, love, grace, and a Christ-like
attitude.
Bible Study Teachers – They are with the children for
1 hour each day.
They need clear teaching, discernment, understanding,
patience, and sensitivity.
Craft Helpers – They are with the children an hour
each day.
They need endurance, patience, and creativity to share
Christ's love through art.
Track Time Leaders – They are teaching children a
useful skill for an hour each day.
They need endurance, patience, clear English, and an
encouraging attitude.
Recreation Leaders – They are with the children an
hour each day.
They need energy, keen eyes and ears for problems/injuries,
patience, and love.
Opportunity Camp Staff – They oversee all activities,
solve problems, equip leaders, and stay all week with both camps. For a year
they have been prayerfully planning camp. They need endurance, understanding,
patience, love, mercy, grace, discernment, wisdom, and ferver. Their names are:
Elesia Turner, Richard Bushart, Beth Cox, Laurie Graves Morris, Amy Dale, and
Emily Cox.
THE CHILDREN:
Sudanese and other Africans – They come from
war-stricken countries and still fight discrimination in their own communities
here. Some are muslims. Some are Christians. Many of them feel and are told
they cannot accomplish things their peers can do. They need encouragement to
grow into who God wants them to be.
Vietnamese and other Asians – They come from
communities that fled former wars. They are struggling to make better lives for
their families. Many of them are shy and are not open to sharing about their
life. They need courage and openness.
Hispanics – They come from protected communities that
are very proud of their heritage. Many are Catholics but have no real understanding
what a relationship with Christ is like. They need discernment and wisdom to
see the difference in what they have always known and what they need.
Overall – There are other groups that attend camp.
Regardless who they are or where they're from, they all need: CHRIST, love,
conviction, wisdom, grace, and salvation.
WHAT CAMP NEEDS:
Harmony & Unity - With children of so many
different races, religions, and backgrounds, it's imperative that there is a
positive and loving atmosphere at camp. Unity and a serving attitude are also
extremely important for the staff and volunteers to maintain as they pour all
they have into the children and each other.
IMPORTANT TIMES:
Worship Service - At 7:30 each night there is a
worship service. Music with fundamental truths is taught. A Bible story is
taught and the Gospel is clearly presented each night. Pray for us during this
time.
Bible Study – This is the time when if a child is
going to give their life to Christ, this is it. Pray for attentiveness and that
God's word would not be distracted. Because it is so important to the kids,
here are the exact time when it will be happening:
Boys' Camp: Saturday-Monday at 3:30pm & Tuesday at
8:30am.
Girls' Camp: Tuesday-Thursday at 3:30pm & Friday at
8:30am.
