(Mattea) So, my first day was wonderful. I went to sleep that night praising God for helping me achieve my goal. "So here I am... the place where I've been dreaming about for months.... How amazing.... THANK YOU LORD!!!"
The next day, Sunday, was my first full day of camp. We got up at 7:00 a.m. every single day. We first had personal devotions, then flagpole assembly, after that breakfast, and so on. (Because, if I told every single detail on this blog about Awana Camp there would be no room left.)
Since Monday morning was the same as Sunday, I'll tell about Monday night.
The highlight of Monday night was chapel/worship. The pastor was Steve Pigott. He really helped me get involved. And I learned a lot. He actually lost his eye 12 years ago. He has a glass eye, and he wears an eye patch. Just a little bit of inside history about Mr. Pigott.
All the other days were basically the same, except for Friday night.. the last night...
the night that touched me the most.... (especially during the camp fire.) The sermon topic Steve Pigott preached was called, "Jesus is my life". (At least I'm pretty sure that's the name.) It was amazing... utterly amazing... to see God work in so many people's lives that night. Because I know He sure worked in mine. Because of the Holy Spirit working in my life through Awana Camp, I am growing and changing into a better person, a person for Christ alone.
After chapel, all the Junior highers went out to the camp fire right by the lake. (Since the High Schoolers and Junior highers are separated.) So, we went out to the camp fire to sit down, enjoy the fire, sing worship songs, share our testimonies and glorify God our heavenly Father. Quite a few kids became Christians that night. Hopefully everybody changed. It was the most amazing, most wonderful thing to be with fellow Christians, and super new fellow Christians serving and giving and glorifying Christ. I will never forget last week... that night... That was definitely the week of my life.
That's awesome Mattea!! I'm so proud of you, my little sister!!!
ReplyDeleteTea' Annie, you made this momma very proud! Thank you for sharing with us in blog world. I know you had a wonderful time, but now you are home and will not be missing me so much! Love ya, girly!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys for the comments... I really felt the need to share. Maybe even through this blog, be a witness! :) I missed you guys so much! ;)
ReplyDelete~ Mattea ~
"Because of the Holy Spirit working in my life through Awana Camp, I am growing and changing into a better person, a person for Christ alone." Wow Mattea...you sound so grown up! :) I am so glad that you have this love for Christ. Thanks for sharing about your week at camp! :)
ReplyDelete~Breanna
Yeah... It was really my pleasure. The more I share, the more I feel like I'm still there. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to go back next year... It totally changed my life. And for those who don't go to Awana Camp are really missing out.. ;)
(No Offense).. But I'm so glad I became a Christian at a young age. What if I hadn't? Where would I be now?
~ Mattea ~
I'm glad that Camp was so awesome for you. My question for you is, now what are you going to do with your renewed zeal and fire for Jesus Christ? You, Zoe and your Mom and Dad are keeping the flame for Christ alive and well, maybe see what opportunities you guys could have to get the Gospel out. Ask your parents if they would lead a Bible study for your age group, maybe up to Andrew's age, invite Amelia, that would be awesome to start sharing your faith with your neighbors there....miss you guys so much!!! Have fun seeing Zack & Jess!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! When I get the time, I'll ask. That would be a wonderful opportunity. :)
ReplyDeleteI miss you so much too! We will have bunches of fun visiting Zack & Jess for sure! And some time, we'll make time to see you too.
~ Mattea ~
p.s. Thanks for calling Dad on his birthday.. He really appreciated it! :)
It was great to be able to talk to him and your mom too. I know I blog a lot, but I wish I could talk to you guys, there's so much going on here every day, it's unbelievable!
ReplyDeletePS: You guys need to post more, now I know what it's like to be out of the loop....I miss my family!!
Love you all!!