Camp 2012: Day 3

While we are currently in day 4 of camp, I would like to give an update on how day 3 went.

Day 3 was just lots of fun. I really feel like a lot of the students are coming together really well. For both groups (Middle School and High School, Yellow and Green) the students had "Soaked" recreation. That means it was water day. Student Life had several unique games planned for water day, but what it all eventually came down to was find a way to dump water on the head of all your friends. That was what really made this event so much fun, just running around and goofing off. I got some good video of the high schoolers participating in "Soaked" that I hope to share with you.

Worship last night was just wonderful and very intentional. The who focus was one two things. One, be courageous in your faith; and two, extend God's love and mercy to the world. Like Eagles View Church, Student Life partner's with Compassion International. Last night they gave students an opportunity to sponsor a child who is living in poverty. Students in our group were encouraged to call their parents before they made a commitment, and now because of our group three children will now be fed, receive an education, and hear the gospel. How awesome is that?!

We ended the night hanging out as a church group. This was a laid back time and it was a lot of fun! I've been going through all the students and giving them nicknames based on Disney Cartoon characters. It has been fun, and all the students have been really involved in helping come up with everyone's nicknames.

Just so you can join in on the fun, here are a couple examples...

Luke Howell - Kronk (Emperor's New Groove)
Garrison Kuykendall - Thumper (Bambi)
Audrey Peacock - Ariel (Little Mermaid)
Micah Millsap - Young Simba (Lion King)
Cara Miller - Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
Ethan Henson - King Louis (The Jungle Book)

And many more! You'll have to ask them what their nicknames are. Hopefully I can finish nicknaming all of them today...

Tomorrow we come home, hopefully I will be able to post a Day 4 recap late tonight so that you can hear about all the exciting things God does this evening. I can't wait!