Camp season is upon us with over 200 young people preparing for transformative weeks away from everyday distractions. These experiences serve as the culmination of year-round ministry efforts where kids and teens can focus solely on their relationship with God.

• Children showing increasing excitement about Bible scavenger hunts and learning Scripture
• Youth demonstrating genuine desire to grow spiritually beyond just social activities
• Students initiating Bible studies and discipleship opportunities with peers
• Young people of all ages actively wanting to share Jesus with friends
• Camp provides the environment where spiritual concepts often "click" for young people
• Ministry happens year-round with few breaks except major holidays
• Camp helps transform future leaders, pastors, teachers and parents
• Volunteers play crucial role in creating safe, encouraging environments

Please pray for our campers' physical safety, spiritual receptivity, and for our volunteers to have strength and wisdom as they serve. Most importantly, pray that these young people would experience the beauty of being in God's presence.

The journey of discipleship takes us from being observers to active participants in God's kingdom work, focusing on Luke 9 where Jesus equips his disciples with power and authority.

• Luke 9 reveals how the disciples transition from following Jesus to being sent out to minister
• Jesus gives ordinary, untrained people power and authority to heal and proclaim the kingdom
• Moving from learning to doing requires courage and obedience, not perfect preparation
• Many Christians feel unprepared for ministry, but God equips those He calls
• Taking up your cross daily means giving up your life to find true life in Christ
• The upcoming sermon series will explore discipleship themes including being sent to serve, overcoming unbelief, and the cost of following Jesus
• God doesn't expect us to be qualified—He qualifies us through our obedience
• The power comes not from our abilities but from Christ working through us
• Following in Jesus's footsteps means walking His way, not creating our own path

Come join us at church this summer as we discover how to walk in the footsteps of Christ and find true rest in serving His kingdom.

Let's explore the often-overlooked sin of slothfulness and how it impacts our spiritual lives, relationships, and ability to participate in God's kingdom work.

• Understanding slothfulness as more than just physical laziness but a spiritual posture that limits our connection with God
• Exploring Paul's prison example—writing letters that became two-thirds of the New Testament rather than complaining about his circumstances
• Recognizing that the opposite of slothfulness isn't exhaustion but purposeful rest
• Practical steps to overcome slothfulness: renew your mindset about work, start small with changes, and find accountability partners
• Finding God's purpose in everyday tasks—from laundry to homework to professional responsibilities
• The importance of being present where God has placed you rather than wishing for different circumstances
• How slothfulness limits our ability to hear the Holy Spirit and see what God is doing around us
• Teaching the next generation the value and joy of meaningful work

If you're struggling with slothfulness or any other challenge, reach out to us for prayer or conversation. We're here to help each other grow in faith and purpose.