Our Father’s Children

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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. Thank you for telling me, "Good job!" and for...

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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 so many moments, big and small.  Open our eyes...

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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 then added dirt. It was an original. Deon was using God's...

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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 heads, a symbol of family, of belonging...

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Perfect in His Sight

Anna, an RFK camper, has been labeled as something of an "instigator." However, when the situation calls for it, she steps up and shows an amazing amount of spiritual maturity. One night, a scary story caused two campers to break down in hysterical sobs. Anna's younger sister was one...

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Prayer Portal – August 2020

Back to School!Please join us in praying these scriptures over our kids and teachers! Be still and know that I am God.(Psalm 46:10)All things God works for the good.(Romans 8:28)Cast all my anxiety on Him.(1 Peter 5:7)Know whose I am! (1 John 3:1)Trust in the Lord with all my...

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