Dear Prayer Partners,

Our third day of camp is officially in the books. Today is "Everyone's Birthday Party" day. When we all wake up, the camp grounds and sleeping areas are all decorated to wish all of us a Happy Birthday. There are party hats galore and everyone is wishing everyone Happy Birthday throughout the day.

After chapel, we headed to dinner. On our way there, we see the beginnings of a birthday party with fun blow ups and a huge rock wall just waiting to be climbed. Once we finished our pizza dinner, we are treated to cupcakes and then the outdoor party began. The party had all the makings of a good birthday party with snow cones, face painting and lots of dancing.

Then we gathered the kids and the counselors and the kids all received a small mp3 player that includes all the camp songs we've been singing all week along with the entire drama. It's the best gift for the kids and they love it. And, of course, we have to sing Happy Birthday to our campers. What a night!

Here are some more stories from our camp scribe:

Dear God, 

Today I learned what Your favorite color is! You see, I got this new prayer journal from my counselor, and I wanted to write you a secret prayer. So I asked several people what Your favorite color was, but none of them really knew either... Then, I asked a lady named Bella and she told me Your favorite color was the rainbow! And she said you created the rainbow as a promise of your love for us! I never even knew that story about Noah! You're amazing, God! Thank you for making the rainbow! I will write you another prayer tonight.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Dear God, 

Thank you so much for today! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to come out to camp and be these sweet girls' counselors. This is our first year as counselors, and we are absolutely LOVING it! Thank you for the opportunity to minister to these littles who are amazed by You and everything You are doing! I shared the story of Noah, which isn't even this week's bible story, and the promises You made with a rainbow.  It was powerful. You are definitely evident and moving in the lives of these kiddos, and we are grateful just to be a part of it all! Thank you for everything!

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Dear God,

Today I got to pretend I was a doctor who graduated from college! I really want to grow up and be a doctor so I can help others who are not feeling well. I know it's just pretend right now, but like we learned in today's bible story, God, You have a plan for everyone. Please help me make my plan a reality. You are always with us, and can help us make good choices. My choice is to make this dream come true. Thank you for today, and for everything you do for us.  

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Dear God,

I remembered Your miracles today! We were having a Cosmic party in the gym with the cool black lights on, and my friend and I were digging through the glowing rice for plastic bugs. We finally got them all out and then we buried them, because they were dead. And without hesitation, I remembered, "Don't worry! Jesus was resurrected from the dead, so we can resurrect these bugs! It's a miracle!" Thanks for the miracle!

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Blessings,

Darren

p.s. Pray for the volunteers coming out on Thursday who are helping with the Royal Tea Party. Pray also for the company coming out to provide the boys with their "Dude Royal" Ninja warrior experience.