Our Father’s Children

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Home Away From Home

There is no greater story than these powerful words written on the RISE Girls retreat by one of our longtime campers. When we wonder how God is using our camp, our volunteers, our programs. These words remind us that God works through us always. God's love is bigger, and God provides...

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Defender

At our last retreat, our praise band led us in a new song: Defender. This song has been on repeat since then, and the lyrics serve as a great reminder and prayer. We are thankful that God is our defender; that he never leaves us and always provides for us. God, Hear our praise with...

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Princess of Quite A Lot

We have every opportunity to speak truth and life into our kids. Yesterday at Cosmic Day, a young girl found her name posted on the wall. All the counselors had written posters of encouragement with highlighters for each of their campers in preparation for this day. The young camper...

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Renewal and Rest

There are times in our lives, and in the lives of our campers, that are just plain hard. Survival is the name of the game. Through these seasons, when making it a month feels like a year, our campers covet and need your prayers for renewal and rest. Please join us in this prayer. Dear...

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The Artist

Give an artist unlimited amounts of sidewalk chalk, and every patch of concrete becomes his canvas. Teen helper (and former camper) Dakota created two amazing displays on the patio leading into the cafeteria. They couldn't be missed by all who entered and left the eating area.One...

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A Week of Prayer

As much as we love a fresh notebook and the crisp lines of a new pen, the start of a new school year can come with a lot of anxiety, pressure, uncertainty, and fear for our campers. Please join us in a week of prayer, talking with God each day of the school week about specific prayer...

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