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Loving Others
At Onward & Upward weekend retreat a few weeks ago, we all learned about loving others (even our enemies). This stretches us out of our comfort zone and challenges us to love those who don't look like us, act like us, or talk like us. Join us in giving thanks to our God who created...
Neon Notes
The gym at camp is dark. Literally. Neon-coated cones lines the floor, neon lights wrap the basketball hoops, and cards with neon writing line all four walls. Balls are wrapped with neon tape, and balloons with neon lights in them are tied to goal posts or taped to walls, like colored...
In this minute … be Strong and Courageous
It's the first night of camp. In this minute, camper Jackson can't sleep. He tosses and turns in his bunk, his eyes opening wide to peer through the darkness. His room is quiet; the other campers are asleep and breathing evenly. He turns over again, wrestling with the sheets. His...
Thank You, Lord
God, we take time to pause and offer our thanks to you. We thank you for the kids and teens that we get to serve, for all of our volunteers who joined us this year, and that we were able to safely hold all of our programs out at Camp Akiva. We ask that we would continue to be mindful...
Chosen Child of God
During chapel time this summer, the Bible teacher taught the campers a piece of the theme Bible verse each day. This particular year, it was 1 Peter 2:9, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him...
Hope for What’s To Come
Lord, help your children to hear You saying, "I am your hope" over all the other voices. Lord, your word says, You are the hope for hopeless. So, we're running to You with hands stretched out and grabbing on to You.Lord, we pray that your children cling to your stability and...