July Newsletter

“Can we please do Mission Camp next year?” Several youth asked me this question as soon as we got back from summer camp last year. What they didn’t know was that I also had an interest in looking into Mission Camp as an option for summer camp this year. We went to the Student Life Mission Camp in Talladega, AL, at the beginning of June, and what an incredible week it was!

Our group of students and adults had a great time helping the playground at C.L. Salter Elementary School in Talladega get a fresh coat of paint. It was a lot of work, but everyone really helped out and did their part. Their attitudes were always positive, and I heard “What else can I do?” countless times during our project.

The camp was a great chance for us to share the love of God through service, but it also proved to be a great time of spiritual growth for many of the students. Several made public rededications of the lives, while others shared how much the time of Bible study and worship was a huge benefit for their spiritual lives. Thanks to everyone who made this trip possible for us through your prayers and financial help.

While at camp, there was an opportunity for those interested in sponsoring a child in a foreign country to do so. A tremendous sign to me of the spiritual maturity of our students was that they came to me asking if we as a youth group could sponsor one of these children! After looking through the different ones in need of assistance, they picked out a 10 year-old girl from Kenya named Nadupoi Hannah Lataite. It is such an encouragement to me to see the heart that these youth have for the Lord and for making a difference in whatever ways they can.

Be sure to keep up with all of the other summer events for the youth group by checking out the youth board outside my office.

Living for His glory,
Bro. Ryan