Witnessing Without a Worry
"I wake up, put on my makeup, pick up the phone, nobody's home. I need to break out, get me some take out..." Typical daily life consists of an effort to look good, striving to be popular, and working at leading a successful life. We often forget our true purpose here on earth; witnessing to others about the true Christ and letting our light shine for God. Being on Jr. Staff at Camp Phillip this summer was a big spiritual awakening for both of us. We realized how important it is to have Christ in our lives. Camp is helping us stay "Rooted to the Rock" when we need it the most, our difficult teenage years. Not only did camp help us throughout the summer, but throughout the year we can now proudly witness to others about God's awesome love. We made everlasting friendships with others who have the same beliefs as us. Being able to praise God and yet have fun at the same time is an amazing experience. It was an extremely special feeling being able to teach and encourage children in their faith. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14. The atmosphere at camp is carefree, comfortable, and genuinely relaxed. The normal worries of everyday life seem to disappear as we focus on Christ and what he has done for us. All at the same time, infinate memories are made to last a lifetime. Jr. Staff at Camp Phillip has been abd will continue to be a life changing experience that strengthened our faith and gave us confidence to preach his word without shame. Look to God in times of need and you will find how much of a comfort He can truly be.
Written By: Stephanie Pflughoeft and Emily Waldorf
just thought i'd start you off with the article steph i wrote about camp for the bathroom newspaper. if you cant already tell, seeing as how we talk about it all the time and that is why, we LOVE camp. i can't even express enough in words how much camp means to me. enough of that.
today was a long day to say the least. ignoration is a tough thing to deal with.
no piano lesson tomorrow! thats a good thing, yet said cuz i would get my new music....oh well
CHEMISTRY TEST TOMORROW.......YIKES.
rachel is going to come up to camp with me for the teen retreat...im so excited!
guess what: i love reading my bible.
i had another really random thought today....but i forgot. well, i shall get going. love in the lord.......wally
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. ~1 John 3:1
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. ~Ps. 23:4
"I wake up, put on my makeup, pick up the phone, nobody's home. I need to break out, get me some take out..." Typical daily life consists of an effort to look good, striving to be popular, and working at leading a successful life. We often forget our true purpose here on earth; witnessing to others about the true Christ and letting our light shine for God. Being on Jr. Staff at Camp Phillip this summer was a big spiritual awakening for both of us. We realized how important it is to have Christ in our lives. Camp is helping us stay "Rooted to the Rock" when we need it the most, our difficult teenage years. Not only did camp help us throughout the summer, but throughout the year we can now proudly witness to others about God's awesome love. We made everlasting friendships with others who have the same beliefs as us. Being able to praise God and yet have fun at the same time is an amazing experience. It was an extremely special feeling being able to teach and encourage children in their faith. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14. The atmosphere at camp is carefree, comfortable, and genuinely relaxed. The normal worries of everyday life seem to disappear as we focus on Christ and what he has done for us. All at the same time, infinate memories are made to last a lifetime. Jr. Staff at Camp Phillip has been abd will continue to be a life changing experience that strengthened our faith and gave us confidence to preach his word without shame. Look to God in times of need and you will find how much of a comfort He can truly be.
Written By: Stephanie Pflughoeft and Emily Waldorf
just thought i'd start you off with the article steph i wrote about camp for the bathroom newspaper. if you cant already tell, seeing as how we talk about it all the time and that is why, we LOVE camp. i can't even express enough in words how much camp means to me. enough of that.
today was a long day to say the least. ignoration is a tough thing to deal with.
no piano lesson tomorrow! thats a good thing, yet said cuz i would get my new music....oh well
CHEMISTRY TEST TOMORROW.......YIKES.
rachel is going to come up to camp with me for the teen retreat...im so excited!
guess what: i love reading my bible.
i had another really random thought today....but i forgot. well, i shall get going. love in the lord.......wally
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. ~1 John 3:1
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. ~Ps. 23:4
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