by TheTwins | Dec 11, 2020 | Onward & Upward, Our Father's Children, Stories
Dear Randall 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...
by TheTwins | Nov 18, 2020 | Our Father's Children, Prayer Portal
Prayer of Gratitude 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...
by TheTwins | Nov 12, 2020 | Our Father's Children, Royal Famiy Kids Camp, Stories
Thank you to my counselor “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....
by TheTwins | Oct 26, 2020 | Our Father's Children, Prayer Portal
Prayer Portal – October 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...
by TheTwins | Oct 18, 2020 | Camp Akiva, Our Father's Children, Stories
A Beautiful Cross, A Beautiful Memory 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...
by TheTwins | Sep 29, 2020 | Our Father's Children, Prayer Portal
Comfort and Protection 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...
