We left our church at 6:45am and drove over to Heritage FWB Church and rode to Prescott on their bus. We arrived at Emmanuel Pines Camp about 10:45am just as the other churches were arriving. We found our lodge building (Thumb Butte) and were assigned our rooms.
Before long, it was time for lunch, so we walked to the cafeteria and found out that we would be eating in the Upper Room (the name of our dining room) for the week. We all enjoyed the food and the kitchen staff was great!
Each morning we had classes for the teens and the junior campers. Our theme for the week was No Other Name based on Acts 4:12 "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." The teen class watched the DVD series "The Way of the Master" and the junior classes learned many Bible stories related to Acts 4:12. They learned about the significance of a name, the way that Jesus shepherds His flock, and the parable of the sower.
It the afternoon, we had activity time. We went hiking, played basketball and volleyball, water games like water sponge dodgeball and had a chance to play horseshoes, frisbee golf, or on the playground during free time. The tire swing was a big hit. Just ask Cody!
One day we played a game called Amoeba. It seemed like the kids enjoyed playing it. If you want to know how to play, you'll have to ask them.
Each evening we had a worship service with a message that focused on the theme and the gospel was shared. Several young people accepted Christ as their Savior and others rededicated their lives. It is always a blessing to see God move.
After the service we had Fun Time. We played what are called "Up Front" games and basically 1-5 people from each team is selected to come up front and compete in a quick challenge and the winner earns points for his team. These are always loud, fun games.
Jeremy had to blow up a balloon, tie it, and sit on it to pop it.
Syann had to turn a straw around by using only her mouth.
Ashley had to stand still with her head straight while her partner tried to toss a ping pong ball into the cup on her head.
On Friday morning, we got up, ate breakfast, packed up, and got back on the bus to come home. We were all tired, but it was well worth it. We all had a lot of fun and can't wait to go back next year!
