|
Day |
Leader focus |
Camper focus |
Other |
|
Friday 22nd July |
To feel physically
and spiritually prepared despite being the end of a busy week! |
The children to
look forward to their time away and feel relaxed about this,
especially those who have not stayed away before.. 73 are booked in
this year. |
Safe arrival of
leaders, there are issues at the school and the set-up goes well. |
|
Saturday 23rd |
A good team spirit
will be felt amongst the leaders, particularly for the new leaders. |
All children to
settle in quickly and not feel homesick. 30 of them have not been before. |
For all parents as
they feel reassured about leaving their children with us. |
|
Sunday 24th |
For those who
teach the Bible lessons each day to be directed by the Holy Spirit.
|
For the children
with no church background to have a desire to learn from the Bible
stories they hear and be able to understand that they are special in
God's eyes. |
There will not be
any intruders or disturbances from unwanted visitors to the school. |
|
Monday 25th |
For those who lead
our the Salt & Light session which enable the children to focus
on issues within the world where Christians are seeking to make a difference. |
That there will be
a real sense of fun and enjoyment within the camp in all they do, but
also for the campers not to forget the teaching themes for the day. |
That the evening
celebrations will be fun but challenging in all that takes place. |
|
Tuesday 26th |
For the leaders to
be aware of any children who are feeling 'left out' or still thinking
about their family. Also that the kitchen staff will have a relaxing
day off as we go on the outing. |
Safety in travel
and an extra sense of awareness in the care of the children whilst on
the outing as we are away from the security of the school. |
That the memory
verses learnt each day will remain special to the children in their lives. |
|
Wednesday 27th |
Those with
significant responsibilities e.g. lifeguards and the first aid
team. Also for the kitchen staff who work tirelessly all day, often
in very hot temperatures. |
For those with
behavioural or medical issues that they will feel relaxed and well
during the week and not bothered by their usual conditions. |
For the
relationship with the caretaker as he watches and listens to what
goes on. |
|
Thursday 28th |
Renewed energy and
team support as leaders get tired toward the end of the week. |
That the children
will not be afraid to ask questions about spiritual things they are
concerned about or do not understand, especially in the 'Final Word'
at the end of the day. |
That the busyness
of the programme will not hinder leaders being able to talk openly
with any children who wants to know more abut Jesus. |
|
Friday 29th |
For each leader in
their personal contacts they have developed over the week with the
children in their dormitory that they will be able to encourage them
as they leave camp. |
That as the
parents arrive, the children will want to share with them the fun
they have had and also the great things they have learnt about God. |
That the final
celebration will give us tremendous opportunities to share with the
parents about God's amazing love through what the children have done
during the week. |
|
Saturday 30th |
For the leaders
and local churches not to neglect the children that particularly need
support and encouragement after CUTS. |
That the
experiences the children had at camp will be ones that totally change
their lives. |
Stamina to
complete clearing up and setting up ready for SonRise. |
