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Dear Randall

Dec 11, 2020

A great story from a counselor who attended an Onward & Upward retreat years ago. Randal Senter was the leader of the praise & worship band that weekend. Enjoy! Dear Randal, Let me tell you a story. 2011 was my camper’s first year at the Onward...

Prayer of Gratitude

Nov 18, 2020

Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you that you are able to bring hope through even the toughest of times, strengthening us for your purposes.Thank you for...

Thank you to my counselor

Nov 12, 2020

"If I could say thank you, I would. Thank you for not making judgments about me. Thank you for my picture book. Thank you for listening to me try to explain things. Thank you for doing things with me and acting like you really had fun. Thank you for...

Prayer Portal – October 2020

Oct 26, 2020

Dear God, In these weird, stressful, overwhelming days of going to school wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart, and seeking Your peace and comfort, please help our kids, our volunteers, and our staff to find JOY. Lord, you give us joy in so many moments,...

A Beautiful Cross, A Beautiful Memory

Oct 18, 2020

Deon looked like he was playing in the dirt at woodworking. However, our woodworking leader, Tim, who is an artist and carves magnificent wildlife out of wood, noticed what no one else had. The boy had put glue on his cross and then added dirt. It was an...

Comfort and Protection

Sep 29, 2020

Dear Father, You are like a wing that shelters our children, strong with protection, soft with grace. You are a shield that encircles them each day. They run free, and you are with them as they adventure. You are like a crown placed upon their heads, a...