Any moment now, 60-some campers will depart Westover for Camp Allelu! The morning camper pick-up went better than expected - with most students waiting on their front steps, bags packed and READY-TO-GO! Some had been on their porches waiting since 8 AM and pick up didn't start until 9 AM! There was one exception. Around 12:25 PM we realized one student in High Point had not been picked up, so our faithful and patient staff went back to get him. So much for a smooth start! Glitches happen, so when I departed the group was still finishing their Chic-fil-a lunches, waiting patiently, smiling and having fun.
Wouldn't it be great if we all held the same excitement, anticipation and patience as we faced the unknown? Many of these students have already faced journeys unlike any we could every think about facing in our lifetime, much less as children and teens. Pray that beginning now, their journey and hearts will be lightened through the love of Christ by the camp staff, the words they hear, Pastor Mark Watkins speaking each evening, the relationships that are formed, and through being in the presence of HIM.
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