Dear Prayer Partners,

Today, we wrapped up our 3rd and final session of Royal Family Kids Camp. It's a special day for so many reasons. It's especially memorable for the counselors and campers who have developed a special, unique bond all week. Today can be easy, full of stories from the week of camp that brought so much joy. It can also be hard because some of the campers don't want to leave. Maybe they had such a good time all week ... or maybe they know the harsh realities that face them upon their return.

The camp is for children with a history of abuse and neglect so the latter is a difficult possibility to imagine.

We do ask that you continue praying for these kids even as camp concludes. Lift them up in prayer this week specifically by name. Ask God to help them with their transition back home and for recollections of hope and positive memories from their week at Royal Family Kids Camp.

Here is a great recap from our camp scribe:

Dear God,

Thank you for everything you've done and provided for me this week at camp! I am just a little bit sad that camp is over. I will miss all of my new friends, and my counselor, and Puppet Louie (the most). I had such a great time!! Everyday I felt so special. On Monday, I was a little nervous, but my counselor had a perfect place just for me in our room. On Tuesday, we went swimming, and I ate three tacos! I am grateful for all the good food out here at camp. On Wednesday, we celebrated everyone's birthday, even though my birthday is not until December 14th. And we got our very own gift! On Thursday, I got to wear this beautiful red dress that made me feel just like a princess. You know, like I could be in a new Disney princess movie. Today, Friday, I got to give everybody I now love a big hug! I am just a little bit sad I won't see them for a while, but You know the plans for my future, and I know You make good plans for me. Thank you for everything you've done for me this week at camp. Please make sure all of my new friends, my counselor, and Puppet Louie come back next year. Oh, and me too!

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Blessings,

Darren

p.s. Pray for the counselors and staff who developed special relationships with these campers all week. It will be a hard week to be away from them. Pray for good memories of these prayerfully and wonderfully made kids.