Dear Prayer Coordinators,
Greetings
from Idyllwild! Winter camp is in full swing and we’re very excited about the
new location of camp. It’ll be a bit of a learning curve for us all this
winter, but we are enjoying the new campus in Barton Flats more and more.
Thank you for praying for this ministry as we share the Gospel with children
who have been abused.
We are
excited to share with you that Denise gave her heart to Jesus at camp. Denise had been coming to camp since 4th grade and had not made a
decision to follow Christ any the three other times at camp. She was a holdout
wanting to know that this Jesus was for real.
Most of the time campers give their hearts to Jesus by their second time
at camp. They hear the call of the Spirit and feel the love of Christ through
the counselors and junior counselors so clearly they cannot resist. It’s like
the campers have been drinking gasoline their whole life and finally someone
gives them a glass of water and they know that this is what they have been
searching for to quench their thirst. I appreciate when campers don’t make an
instant decision though. I know for those like Denise that take the time to
consider the commitment they are making, their walk with the Lord will be
serious and they will not be a seed planted on rocky or thorny soil. Pray for
her continued growth to maturity and for her to know true intimacy with God.
Well
you may be wondering about how camp went at our new campus. It went fantastic
with a few hiccups. We had to change around our timelines a bit to compensate
for trips to the cabins and back, trips to the restroom and back etc. Meals
went great and the food was delicious, washing dishes in the dish machine,
now that we are no longer using disposable plates and cups added time to the
meals. All this was such a blessing to camp, and the JC crew that was there for
the first camp was fantastic, pitching in wherever they were needed and making
things run smoothly. As a bonus we let them name whatever they wanted to name
at camp. Little Squire 1 and 2 are the water dispensers, Sally Ice for the
icemaker and lots of others I cannot remember right now. The counselors and
campers alike enjoyed the heated cabins and walks along the Santa Ana River.
The river is beautiful with patches of ice and wild German Brown Trout swimming
up its crystal clear waters. What a blessing!
Finally,
please continue to pray for Roger.
This little man had such a hard time at camp. He refused to exit the bus upon
arrival. On the hike he refused to return to camp. In the morning he refused to
get out of the shower until 45 minutes after breakfast had started. He has a
sweet side that would come out periodically. His counselor Jeff was so patient
with him and prayed for him all weekend. This boy is hurting so terribly and is
out of control. Pray for his salvation and that his life will be restored by
Christ. Thank you for your prayers as always. We could not do this without your
help.
In His
service,
Matt
& Tarrah Pritchett
Camp Directors
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