Moose Deer Point, Day 1 | Rain … sun … BUGS!!!

Day one of Moose Deer day camp began with torrential downpours as we drove to the reserve. However, as Bill is so fond of saying, “The Lord doth” … by the time our “opening exercises” ended, the skies had cleared. Approximately 35 kids enjoyed the first of the skits we had prepared to tell the story of Moses … or “Mo”, the rabbit, in our adapted version. Although the skits were humorous, only later did we discover the real reason for their laughter … “Mo” actually means “poo” in Ojibway! Whoops.

After the Bible teaching, groups rotated through snacks, games and puzzles, t-shirt designing, and outdoor sports. The sun brought with it swarms of bugs, but the kids eagerly participated and we did our best to tolerate the bites! We ended the morning with a hot dog lunch, then spent the afternoon swimming with the kids.

Back at “home”, we shared a tasty dinner, debriefed our day, and participated in a devotion that encouraged us to reflect on the unique gifts we each have to offer the kids and our team.

All in all, it was a great start to the week! We look forward to seeing what God is going to do at Moose Deer Point this week and are so appreciative of your support.

Please join us in praying …

-for Divine energy … our days are long and very full!
-for one of our campers who has shared that she is tormented by visions of dead people and speaks to animals by way of gifts that “Creator”, their native god, has given her. She has struggled with this her whole life and longs to experience her childhood in peace.

and in offering praise for …

-the torrential rains stopping in time for us to run our outdoor programs.
-the positive changes we have seen in many of the kids we have prayed for since last year.
-the provision of beautiful accommodations where we can rest and prepare for our next day.

Thank you! We are so encouraged to know that our church family is praying for us while we’re here.

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