|
Day |
General |
Camper focus |
Leader focus |
|
Friday 20th July |
For safety in all
the travelling to the school and as the setting-up starts. |
That the children
will have a sense of excitement as they look forward to the camp. 72
are booked in this year. |
That at the start
of camp the leaders will feel both physically and spiritually prepared. |
|
Saturday 21st |
That as the
parents arrive, they will quickly feel relaxed about leaving
their children with us. |
For all the
children to quickly settle in and to not feel homesick. 28 of them
have not been before. |
For the new
leaders that they will quickly be able to settle into the routine of camp. |
|
Sunday 22nd |
That we will not
have any intruders or disturbances from unwanted visitors to the school. |
For the children
who have no church background that they will openly listen to the gospel. |
For Deirde as she
leads the Salt & Light sessions about our responsibility to look
after God's world. |
|
Monday 23rd |
That the memory
verses learnt each day will remain special to the children in their lives. |
For a real sense
of fun amongst the campers in all they do, whilst not forgetting the
teaching themes for the day. |
That those who
teach the Bible lessons each day will be be strengthened and
guided by God. |
|
Tuesday 24th |
That the content
of the evening celebrations will be fun but challenging.
|
For safety in
travel and an extra sense of awareness in the care of the children
whilst on the outing for the day. |
That the leaders
are particularly aware of any children who are feeling 'left out'. |
|
Wednesday 25th |
For the
relationship with the caretaker as he watches and listens to what
goes on. |
That as the 'Final
Word' takes place at the end of each day, reflecting on what has been
taught during the day, that the children will be honest and open in
the discussions. |
For the kitchen
staff who work tirelessly all day, often in very hot temperatures. |
|
Thursday 26th |
That the busyness
of the programme will not hinder leaders being able to talk openly
with the children. |
That the children
will not be afraid to ask questions about spiritual things they are
concerned about or do not understand. |
For those who have
significant responsibilities e.g. the two lifeguards, first aid team. |
|
Friday 27th |
That the final
celebration will give us tremendous opportunities to share with the
parents the gospel of Jesus. |
That as the
parents arrive the children will want to share with them the fun and
key messages of the week. |
For each leader in
their personal contacts with the children that they will be able to
encourage them as they leave camp. |
|
Saturday 28th |
For stamina to
complete the clearing up and appropriate support to the team arriving
to lead SonRise.
|
That the
experiences the children had at camp will be ones that totally change
their lives. |
For the leaders
and church not to neglect the children that particularly need support
and encouragement after CUTS. |
