Our Father’s Children

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Grace at the Grocery Store

We know when we ask for God's presence and favor at camp that we should wait and watch expectantly. But the day before any campers arrive? At a Brookshire's grocery store? Two dedicated staff members at RFKC, Gina and Andrea, made it their mission to buy watermelons as a delicious...

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The Story of the Pebble, or Boulder, or The Rock

* photo by Photographer Rick * In the dining hall, campers gather around their tables alongside their counselors and possibly a few staff members. At table 7, a table full of young adventurous boys, one of the campers could not stop staring at staff member, Photographer Rick. Finally,...

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Fairy Godmother

If you've ever wondered if, or even how, you are making a difference, stop and listen to the voice of God through these strong little voices. A reminder was given to Grandma Karen as she was riding the bus with the young girls on their way to camp. Grandma Karen was making her rounds...

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Fun at the Farm

The picture above shows our volunteers at our 2nd RISE Girls retreat earlier this month, and we can't say enough how thankful we are for this group of women! We are so grateful for the wonderful weekend we had with 21 teen girls, encouraging each other that they are already...

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Home Away From Home

There is no greater story than these powerful words written on the RISE Girls retreat by one of our longtime campers. When we wonder how God is using our camp, our volunteers, our programs. These words remind us that God works through us always. God's love is bigger, and God provides...

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Defender

At our last retreat, our praise band led us in a new song: Defender. This song has been on repeat since then, and the lyrics serve as a great reminder and prayer. We are thankful that God is our defender; that he never leaves us and always provides for us. God, Hear our praise with...

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