Dear Prayer Partners,

Our third day of camp is officially in the books. Today was "Everyone's Birthday Party" day. When we all woke up, it started. 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 concluded our pizza dinner, we were treated to cupcakes and then the outdoor party began. A popcorn machine, snow cones, a dance party and face painting were all are on board to make this a night to remember. Then we gathered the kids and the counselors and the kids all received an small mp3 player that included 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 had to sing Happy Birthday to our campers. What a night it was!

It's days like today that make camp so great for these kids who may have never experienced a birthday party or received a gift of any kind.

It's one of many reasons why we do camp! Thank you for your continued prayers.

Here's a story from our scribe:

A young man, Mike, was at the Woodworking Activity and got to feeling poorly and was taken to see the Nurse. He did not have fever, so he was going to stay at camp and hope to feel better. While walking back with his counselor Mike said, “I hope I can stay well enough to be able to stay at camp for the Birthday Party on Wednesday. The counselor told him maybe he needed to pray to God for healing. Mike perked up and said, “yes he would.” He had already prayed Monday night when he started feeling bad. Tuesday morning, he got up feeling better, at least until the afternoon. He realized that talking to God was a good, positive way of taking care of bad issues.

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. More on that tomorrow. :)