SUMMER ASSEMBLY

Had a great week at Topeka at the summer assembly camp. It was extremely hot and humid but it's amazing how weather never keeps God from going to work. And he did. Several kids placed their faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior along with many who recomitted themselves to him. It was quite exhausting but was well worth it. Met some great people while at the camp and hope to see them all again some day. The following are a few pictures from the week.

The above is a picture of a few of the folks who attended the morning workshops. I taught a class based upon the book by John Ortberg entitled Everybody's Normal Until You Get To Know Them. It was a wonderful time together.

Josh and Amanda are a brother and sister who really love the Lord. Josh was the youth dean and Amanda was a sponser of girls in her cabin. (Kyle's future wife). Great people!!

Yep, that's me preaching the last worship service (#7) but who's counting? I preached the 7 "I Am" sayings found in the gospel of John. It looks like I'm sleeping. Reminds me of the way some of you look when I preach (ha).

CRAZY BUT FUN WEEKEND!

Well, we survived the 1st annual God Squad campout at Camp Lakeside and what a great time it was. We took 24 kids, 7 high schoolers, and 4 adults to Lakeside for the weekend and played together, worshipped and sang together, had Bible studies together, goofed off and ate together. We gathered around the campfire at night, got up early in the mornings, climbed hills, swam, launched water balloons, and just had an all around good time. The top picture is the group prior to leaving for home on Sunday. the 2nd picture was taken during the "fill the pitcher with food" game which was actually a little gross, but of course, the kids loved it.

A special thanks to Aimee for organizing the weekend. She did a great job. Also thank to the high schoolers who helped out as counselors - Megan, Megan, Meghan (crazy), Breck, Phillip, Trenton, and Matthew, and to Ann S. and Arthur (from Baxter Springs), the other two adults.

The weather was super, the food was wonderful, the kids were great, and God showed up, just as we expected. So thanks to all of you for sponsering the kids, sending the kids, providing transportation for the kids, praying for the kids, etc.etc. Next year??? My guess is a big resounding "yes"!

A CAMPING WE WILL GO!

Well, here we go. We are taking 26 kids from God Squad (many pictured above) to camp Lakeside tomorrow afternoon. Aimee has put together a great weekend with chapel time, games, recreation, food, food, food, campfire and other fun stuff. Keep us in your prayers. Thanks!