Camp Extreme: Inside Out

Camp Extreme was AWESOME! The theme was "Inside Out" and our focus scripture was Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

The students learned about.....

Transforming their mind by studying Nicodemus

Transforming their heart by studying Peter

Transforming their actions by studying Paul

Transforming the world by studying Acts 1:8

We took 26 students and 5 sponsors. Our days were filled with bible study, worship, mission activities, swimming, recreation, zip lines, ropes course, archery, crafts, and much more.

We learned about a ministry called Sweet Sleep. It is a ministry who provides beds, mattresses, pillows, mosquito nets, and Bibles to orphans in other countries. This week Sweet Sleep had a team in Gulu, Uganda and needed more mosquito nets. These nets literally save children's lives by preventing Malaria. The goal was to raise enough money for 245 nets (each net cost $8). The students and sponsors at Camp Extreme gave almost $3100 which provided 385 nets. The students also wrote letters to the children and made heart shaped pillows.

Special thanks to our extra drivers who took us or brought us home..........Stacey Allen, Karen Jackson, Darla Nagy, and Rebecca Lashaway.

We had an incredible week!

Camp Extreme.........10 days away!

Camp Extreme is July 18-22 at Plains Baptist Assembly in Floydada, TX.

If you have not turned your forms in yet, please get them to the church office early next week! This camp is for students who completed 4th-6th grade this past school year.

What to Bring

A great attitude!

Bible

Pencil or pen

Notepad

Towels

Washcloths

Bedding (sleeping bag, pillow, etc.)

Hygiene Items

Sunscreen

Bug Spray

Flashlight

Comfortable clothes to have fun in! Be sure you pack a few things that are your church’s group color!

OUR CHURCH GROUP COLOR IS BLUE

Swimsuit (one piece for girls) & a t-shirt or cover-up

Plastic bag for wet or dirty clothes

Bring a Hawaiian (or a bright color) shirt, hat, etc.

Beach Camp Last Day! 11:15 AM

Howdy! Yes we are back in Texas! We are nearly to Dallas. If things hold up, we should be home by 7:00 instead of 10;30. That would be great! We left last night at 10:30. Thirty minutes before I scheduled time. The bus drivers made really good time last night. We had breakfast in Shreveport, Louisiana. That means they left Florida and crossed Alabama, Mississippi, and most of Louisiana while we slept. Just for the record, the roads in Texas are much better than those other states. It was a little bumpy. Camp was great for the kids. They were able to get into the ocean every day, and for the first time in two years there was a yellow instead of a red flag. That means that they were just under a caution flag instead of red warning flag. The cooks at the camp did a great job. I'm sure I gained weight. The worship was very good. The worship leader was from Corpus Christi. Matt closed out the week with a really strong message last night. There were several students that made decisions at camp which makes it all worth while. After worship the students moved all their luggage on the pad in front of our cabin. Then they went to the beach for church time. While they were gone two big busses pulled up in the spot where we were supposed to load. As it turns out, the Chrpus Christi Church was leaving a little before us. Tamara Everett and I really had a hard time keeping them from loading our luggage onto their busses. Kade was ready to go home. I think he was thinking about getting on the bus with Corpus. We should be in Weatherford for lunch and then just a few more hours to home

Beach Camp Day 4 1:58 PM

It's our last day at camp. Whew! it went fast. We board the busses again tonight, not looking forward to that. Everyone was extremely tired last night. Had a really hard time getting them up for eggs and bacon. As a matter of fact, most did not get up. Giddy-Up started at 9:00. Ask your student about the Humpty dump song. It's amazing at the amount of energy they can expend while singing nursery rhymes. Matt preached about forgiveness and restoration this morning. Using Peter as his example. He explained that it must have been very awkward for Peter that morning on the beach when Jesus had them catch the fish and they ate together for the first time after Peter's denial and Jesus's resurrection, but Jesus restored him, and he went on to do great things for Him. We missed a lot of the recreation time this morning trying to get our group picture and get the t-shirts passed out (What is camp without a t-shirt.) The kids were very disappointed that they missed out on getting covered with vanilla pudding on the beach. As I understand it, Sarah Shirley jumped right in. I wish I had been there with the camera. Our student's helped with lunch again today. Once again they volunteered and jumped right in to help. I'm really proud of them. Right at the moment they are enjoying the beach and sun for the last day. I guess I had better get down there and see if I can get a few more pictures. I got pictures for yesterday uploaded late last night. There is also an album for today.

Beach Camp Day3 5:12 PM

Hey from Sunny Florida. It has been a beautiful clear day in spite of the forecast predicting a 91 percent chance of rain. I think everyone has had a great time today. Matt spoke in Giddy up time. He spoke from Exodus Chapter 33 and he talked about God going with the nation of Israel. He told the students that God would also go with them. After that students went to small group time where the leaders led discussions related to Matt's talk. Then it was Recreation Time on the beach. The students competed in two different types of relay races. On one, a student would sit on a sheet and two other students would drag them around the cones on the beach. Then they would run and hit a trash can, jump in a pool, run around the next marker and run back. It made me tired just watching them. The other they had to put an inner tube, sombrero and ride a stick horse and jump over a hula hoop, go around another hula hoop, then go through another hula hoop. Then they would jump in a kiddie pool round a marker and head back to the line. It was pretty entertaining, but I'm not sure I would have made it. Students are amazing and they have great endurance. After lunch, some went to the beach, and others rode the trolley to Alvins Super Beach Store for an hour. Jase is taking the graduated seniors and exchange students to supper tonight. Once again I apologize for not having many pictures today. The internet is still down, and I can't get them to restart it. As soon as they do, I'll get them up.

Beach Camp Day 3 1:24 PM

Hey folks sorry for the late posting. This is going to be short. I'm about to take a group of Jr. Boys to town for a little bit, so I'll post later. I apologize for the lack of pictures today. The internet is down at the camp right now, and this is the best I can do. I appreciate your patience.

Beach Camp Day 2 10:26 PM

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Well we are wrapping up Day 2 of Beach Camp. I think everyone is having a good time. I know they are loving being in the ocean. It is a little rough. We have had a few scrapes and bumps and face plants thanks to the waves, but they just jump up and run right back in. Did I mention that I'm thankful for the lifeguards pictured above. They haven't had to pull anyone out so far, but it is reassuring to know they are here. The students enjoyed their free time this afternoon in the gulf, pools, and basketball courts. Our students had to serve lunch and clean up the dining room today. We had plenty of volunteers. It's nice to see them volunteer without having to be told. Several of our students gave their seats up during the worship service, so that ladies could have a seat. It came another rain this evening right before worship. What I wouldn't give to see this in Seminole. The Rec. Team from FBC Lubbock gave out some spirit awards tonight. Our students were on at least two of the teams that won awards.

Matt preached from Matthew 26:36-38 about loving Christ with all your heart, all your mind and all your soul. He told us that we all have many things that we love, but he reminded us that God is to be our first and true love. He told us that some of us just want to give God the time we have left over, when He should get our first and best. He told them that all of our earthly relationships will one day end, but our relationship with God will last forever, so we should work on it harder than anything else. Jase continued in the same spirit during our church time on the beach. He challenged our students to not just get a quick shot of God, but to have a long and deep relationship with Him.

It has been another good day at camp. Mason is feeling much better. He even got in the ocean this afternoon. We hope that he is on the mend, and will have no further problems while we are here. I hope you aren't having a hard time wading through all the pictures. I'm trying to get everyone. I think the kids are tired of seeing me with the camera all the time. They are starting to run when they see me coming, so I may have to slow down a little.