Hello whoever reads this. It's me, Phil. Yeah, the other person who updates this thing we call a blog. Computer access was very limited to me this summer, and when I did get a chance to use the internet, it was not my first priority to recap the weeks for you all. Dean seems to have done a fabulous job at that. So here I go, giving you a summer recap from Luther Crest Bible Camp: Summer 2007!

Staff Training: I was nervous entering in because I had grown to love all the staff from last summer and I just knew it wouldn't be the same this summer because only a handful of us came back this summer. We got there late. It was my fault. I thought we were supposed to get there at 4, but we were supposed to get there between 2 and 4. I got there and saw the family I would be spending the next 11 weeks with, and I began to get excited! They seemed like a great group of crazy people, so I knew it was going to be a great summer. The canoe trip was fantastic! My favorite part of training. one of the best ways to really bond is to spend three days on a river together and then not talk to each other the last day! Yeah it actually works. I remember training was a lot more stressful last year. This year it was a breeze. the musical practices, the mandated reporting session, getting peed on by a dog at West, surprise party, Alphas and Omegas, freezing cold camp out, life group times... the list goes on and on. Staff training will always be in my heart.

Week 1-Fishing Camp: We moved fishing camp from Luther Crest West to main site in Alex, and it couldn't have worked out better! It was a group of 4th-6th graders and we fished 6 hours a day! Let me tell you, we pulled in ::drum roll please:: OVER 150 FISH!! The record for the past two years was 1. One fish total in the past two years at fishing camp combined. The kids had a great time and I was glad I was put into a cabin the very first week at camp!
--> Spiritual Growth: I felt comfortable for the first time at camp leading Bible Talks. I connected with the kids and felt a gentle reassurance that this is exactly where God has called me to and I fell in love with scripture and worship!

Well, I feel this post is sufficient for the reason that my hands are cramping. Stay tuned for the next installment of: PHIL'S EXPERIENCE AT LUTHER CREST BIBLE CAMP! (lame I know)

God's Peace "HUG STYLE"
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Philippians 1:2-6