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What Difference Does It Make?

Dec 21, 2020

What difference can one week make in the life of a kid? Is all this work and planning really worth it? You get to know the kids for a few days, grow to love and understand them a little, and then you say good-bye. A few years ago, I signed up to be a...

Courage

Dec 15, 2020

On her first attempt at the zip line, Becky only made it halfway up the steps when her fear took over and forced her to turn around, cautiously making her way back down to the ground. From there, as she watched her fellow campers, one after another, take...

Dear Randall

Dec 11, 2020

A great story from a counselor who attended an Onward & Upward retreat years ago. Randal Senter was the leader of the praise & worship band that weekend. Enjoy! Dear Randal, Let me tell you a story. 2011 was my camper’s first year at the Onward...

Prayer of Gratitude

Nov 18, 2020

Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you that you are able to bring hope through even the toughest of times, strengthening us for your purposes.Thank you for...

Thank you to my counselor

Nov 12, 2020

"If I could say thank you, I would. Thank you for not making judgments about me. Thank you for my picture book. Thank you for listening to me try to explain things. Thank you for doing things with me and acting like you really had fun. Thank you for...

Prayer Portal – October 2020

Oct 26, 2020

Dear God, In these weird, stressful, overwhelming days of going to school wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart, and seeking Your peace and comfort, please help our kids, our volunteers, and our staff to find JOY. Lord, you give us joy in so many moments,...