*Campers for Christ 2015*

Every year over spring break, Rance and a few others lead a camping trip over spring break for middle school & high school boys!  Over the years, the leaders have grown so much in taking note of how to do things better from year to year so instead of JUST getting together for the camping trip in April, the group of guys began meeting in February on Sunday afternoons to build relationships and get to know one another better.  The time together was super helpful in building a closeness and trust before the camping trip ever happened.  The guys shared testimonies but also what they each wanted out of the trip.  Several of these boys come from broken homes or situations that have been very difficult.  How beautiful that we can be set free from this brokeness and identified solely in who Christ says that we are!

Just a few pictures from Sunday get-to-gethers!

The camping trip itself was 'BETTER THAN EVER' they said!  They were gone from Thursday to Sunday and it rained almost the entire weekend.  Did the rain stop them from REJOICING and PRAISING THE LORD?  Not one bit.  Rance said that noone complained the entire trip!  Wonder if a group of girls would be that way?!?! 

They had separate quiet times each morning with designated reading and questions.  Then the guys would meet in small groups afterwards to talk through what they were learning.  I love the vulnerability and openness that was shared according to the leaders too. 

While a long weekend trip is nice, the goal is always to continue building relationships and investing in these boys afterwards if the desire to grow in their relationship with the Lord is present! 

 

RAIN PICS!!!!!!!!!

 

Continue praying for these boys!