Thursday, July 5, 2012 7:36a.m.
Good morning! :)
Wow. So, last night's chapel was amazing. Our speaker this week is so good! He has been incorporating the Gospel message into all the lessons, but last night was totally about salvation. He began by going through what Jesus did for us, and then explaining why it's so important and how it really applies to us.
Well, I don't know about anyone else...but it majorly touched me. The way he explained everything really caused me to appreciate Jesus' sacrifice again! And that is exactly what I needed! The message also helped me understand once again how awful my sin is. And that's something else I needed!
So...I was sitting there crying my eyes out...my nose was about to slide of my face along with all its contents. But I didn't really care too much. :) I felt like that message was just for me.
But I was (and still am) praying that it touched the kids, as well! Whether they're already believers or not. I don't know how someone could hear the Gospel explained so powerfully and not be amazed in some way, shape, or form!
One thing I want to write down so I won't forget it is something Mr. Eric (the speaker) said that I hadn't really heard before. He said, "Nowhere in the Bible does it say that Jesus wants to be part of your life. I'll even go so far as to say that Jesus doesn't want to be first in your life! Because what happens after we do a "first" thing? We move on to the second! No, Jesus wants to BE your life! Everything you do should be centered around Him!"
That really hit home. I hope and pray I'll never forget that and that I will truly be striving to live like that. I so want Jesus to be my life!
Yep! Pretty exciting night! And then we got to watch fireworks, which made me even happier! :D
Okay, well, it's almost eight, so I'd better finish up! Adios! :)
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
GBC Diaries 2012: Entry 2
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 7:39a.m.
Happy Independence Day! :) I'm pretty excited because we're having fireworks tonight! And I just saw Miss Shelley and Miss Pam hanging decorations. :)
So, yesterday was pretty interesting! It was kinda rainy and stuff all day; and then during dinner, the power went out! Which also means no water! BAD NEWS at a camp with a hundred people! Lol So, JC girls couldn't do dishes, boys couldn't mop floors, nobody could flush toilets (and OF COURSE I had to pee as soon as the power went out!), no running water!
So, we started our "cabin connections" time which, last night, consisted of coming up with a skit for tonight. And then we went to chapel. Chpel was great! I love our speaker this week (his name is Eric)! And during chapel, the power came back on! But after about 15 minutes, it went back out! So, we went back to our cabins. No one could shower or brush their teeth before bed (eewww!) ;) So we started cabin devos early! Rachel asked if I wanted to do it, so I did. And in the middle of that, the power came back! Yay! :) And my devotional actually went well! I wasn't even nervous! :)
So...I've been thanking God quite a bit since last night. :)
Happy Independence Day! :) I'm pretty excited because we're having fireworks tonight! And I just saw Miss Shelley and Miss Pam hanging decorations. :)
So, yesterday was pretty interesting! It was kinda rainy and stuff all day; and then during dinner, the power went out! Which also means no water! BAD NEWS at a camp with a hundred people! Lol So, JC girls couldn't do dishes, boys couldn't mop floors, nobody could flush toilets (and OF COURSE I had to pee as soon as the power went out!), no running water!
So, we started our "cabin connections" time which, last night, consisted of coming up with a skit for tonight. And then we went to chapel. Chpel was great! I love our speaker this week (his name is Eric)! And during chapel, the power came back on! But after about 15 minutes, it went back out! So, we went back to our cabins. No one could shower or brush their teeth before bed (eewww!) ;) So we started cabin devos early! Rachel asked if I wanted to do it, so I did. And in the middle of that, the power came back! Yay! :) And my devotional actually went well! I wasn't even nervous! :)
So...I've been thanking God quite a bit since last night. :)
GBC Diaries 2012: Entry 1
I got back from two weeks of being a junior counselor at GBC last week! :) And now...I will transfer my thoughts on it from my journal to my blog! :) Here be the first entry!
Monday, July 2, 2012 7:31a.m.
Well good morning! FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP! WOO! :)
This year, I am in Sarah's Tent again! But it's teen weeks instead of children's camp! So, it's going to be pretty different. But so far it's going well, so I'm glad. :)
I seem to have a good cabin! :) I don't know the girls well yet, obviously, but they seem sweet. :) A couple of them are pretty interesting..but it provides for some entertainment. :P One of the girls marched into the cabin yesterday and announced, "I brought my trumpet!" We were so thrilled...haha! :P
I absolutely LOVE the other JC girls so far! It seems like we'll get along great! I don't know the guys well, yet, but they seem cool. :)
And my Senior Counselor is awesome! :) Her name is Rachel, and I like her a lot already. :)
Miss Shelley is da bomb, as usual! And our other JC coordinator this year is Aaron, who was an SC the last two years. [he's really awesome, too!!! :D]
So...this is seeming to be a great start to the week! I'm pretty pumped! :)
Monday, July 2, 2012 7:31a.m.
Well good morning! FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP! WOO! :)
This year, I am in Sarah's Tent again! But it's teen weeks instead of children's camp! So, it's going to be pretty different. But so far it's going well, so I'm glad. :)
I seem to have a good cabin! :) I don't know the girls well yet, obviously, but they seem sweet. :) A couple of them are pretty interesting..but it provides for some entertainment. :P One of the girls marched into the cabin yesterday and announced, "I brought my trumpet!" We were so thrilled...haha! :P
I absolutely LOVE the other JC girls so far! It seems like we'll get along great! I don't know the guys well, yet, but they seem cool. :)
And my Senior Counselor is awesome! :) Her name is Rachel, and I like her a lot already. :)
Miss Shelley is da bomb, as usual! And our other JC coordinator this year is Aaron, who was an SC the last two years. [he's really awesome, too!!! :D]
So...this is seeming to be a great start to the week! I'm pretty pumped! :)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 10
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Well, I never actually got around to writing any more journal entries about camp...I left on Saturday and then didn't write more.
I don't have a whole lot more to say than what I said in the journal entries...but that last one didn't seem a fitting end to this saga. lol :)
Oshie had a few family issues she wanted to talk to us about, but for the most part, I think she may have just wanted to talk to us. :) But...11:00 at night is not the time to do it. Haha :P
Just last night, I was thinking about how much God has blessed me in allowing me to be involved with this camp. It always teaches me so much...I feel closer to God while I'm there, I gain lots of experience in many different areas, I get to meet plenty of new people, I am forced out of my comfort zone, and hey, I even get to mention it on job applications! :) I am so thankful for the two weeks of my summer which are reserved for GBC :) <3
May I just say...I can't wait till I'm old enough to be a Senior Counselor? :) All summer, baby.... ^_^
Thanks for reading my camp-oriented ramblings! :)
Well, I never actually got around to writing any more journal entries about camp...I left on Saturday and then didn't write more.
I don't have a whole lot more to say than what I said in the journal entries...but that last one didn't seem a fitting end to this saga. lol :)
Oshie had a few family issues she wanted to talk to us about, but for the most part, I think she may have just wanted to talk to us. :) But...11:00 at night is not the time to do it. Haha :P
Just last night, I was thinking about how much God has blessed me in allowing me to be involved with this camp. It always teaches me so much...I feel closer to God while I'm there, I gain lots of experience in many different areas, I get to meet plenty of new people, I am forced out of my comfort zone, and hey, I even get to mention it on job applications! :) I am so thankful for the two weeks of my summer which are reserved for GBC :) <3
May I just say...I can't wait till I'm old enough to be a Senior Counselor? :) All summer, baby.... ^_^
Thanks for reading my camp-oriented ramblings! :)
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 9
Saturday, July 30, 2011 7:59a.m.
Good morning! Well, today is my last day of camp! :) / :( I'm happy to go home and see my family and friends, but I'm so sad to leave! :(
I've had so many good experiences these past two weeks! Hopefully they'll help me later in the future when I might need experience in a specific area or something.
Last night, Laura and I talked with Oshie for like, an hour! I think she just needed someone to talk to...I'll tell you more about it laster, but I need to go now. :)
8:05a.m.
[That whole post was written upside down, by the way...oh the trials of writing in the dark. lol]
Good morning! Well, today is my last day of camp! :) / :( I'm happy to go home and see my family and friends, but I'm so sad to leave! :(
I've had so many good experiences these past two weeks! Hopefully they'll help me later in the future when I might need experience in a specific area or something.
Last night, Laura and I talked with Oshie for like, an hour! I think she just needed someone to talk to...I'll tell you more about it laster, but I need to go now. :)
8:05a.m.
[That whole post was written upside down, by the way...oh the trials of writing in the dark. lol]
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 8
Friday, July 29, 2011 7:25a.m.
Buenos dias! Sorry I didn't write yesterday! I kinda...*ahem*...fell asleep yestermorning...
Anywhosies, my devotional went pretty well on Wednesday night! :) I mean, it wasn't perfect, by any means, but it was better than last week's. :) I stumbled around at the beginning and felt like I had some sort of mental block, but then everything got smoother as it went along. :)
Last night was our cabin outing! We had a lot of fun! And then, one of the girls in our cabin - Olivia - got saved! :) It was really exciting! Laura talked to her for a while earlier in the day, and then Michelle prayed with her last night. She was so happy and was telling everyone in the cabin. :) Olivia has some kind of mental retardation or something (it's not too severe, but it's there), and it was so great to watch how sweet the other girls were to her! They congratulated her, and cheered for her, and one of the girls offered to give Olivia her Bible. I was so proud of them. :)
Today is our last full day of camp!! :( I'm really going to miss being here. But I'm looking forward to seeing my family and friends again. :)
Oh yeah, haha! Last night after lights out, Laura and I took showers, and then Michelle came in to take her shower. And then Laura and I needed to talk to her about something serious that we were concerned about. After we had talked, Michelle, somewhat randomly, told us (and acted out) this story about her getting a black eye. So then, we're all in the bathroom at llike, 10:30, cracking up (but having to be quiet because there are 8 sleeping girls right outside the door), and we can't stop. It was hilarious! Plus, Michelle still had black soot all over her face, so it made the situation even more comical! It was so funny... :)
But...maybe you had to be there... ;)
Well, I don't think I have anything else to write about...so adios for now!
7:49a.m.
P.S. Girls in my cabin week 2: Jenna, Gabby, Hannah, Emily, Oshie, Faith, Olivia, Marinda :)
Buenos dias! Sorry I didn't write yesterday! I kinda...*ahem*...fell asleep yestermorning...
Anywhosies, my devotional went pretty well on Wednesday night! :) I mean, it wasn't perfect, by any means, but it was better than last week's. :) I stumbled around at the beginning and felt like I had some sort of mental block, but then everything got smoother as it went along. :)
Last night was our cabin outing! We had a lot of fun! And then, one of the girls in our cabin - Olivia - got saved! :) It was really exciting! Laura talked to her for a while earlier in the day, and then Michelle prayed with her last night. She was so happy and was telling everyone in the cabin. :) Olivia has some kind of mental retardation or something (it's not too severe, but it's there), and it was so great to watch how sweet the other girls were to her! They congratulated her, and cheered for her, and one of the girls offered to give Olivia her Bible. I was so proud of them. :)
Today is our last full day of camp!! :( I'm really going to miss being here. But I'm looking forward to seeing my family and friends again. :)
Oh yeah, haha! Last night after lights out, Laura and I took showers, and then Michelle came in to take her shower. And then Laura and I needed to talk to her about something serious that we were concerned about. After we had talked, Michelle, somewhat randomly, told us (and acted out) this story about her getting a black eye. So then, we're all in the bathroom at llike, 10:30, cracking up (but having to be quiet because there are 8 sleeping girls right outside the door), and we can't stop. It was hilarious! Plus, Michelle still had black soot all over her face, so it made the situation even more comical! It was so funny... :)
But...maybe you had to be there... ;)
Well, I don't think I have anything else to write about...so adios for now!
7:49a.m.
P.S. Girls in my cabin week 2: Jenna, Gabby, Hannah, Emily, Oshie, Faith, Olivia, Marinda :)
Saturday, August 6, 2011
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 7
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 1:34p.m.
Yo! So...I'm on break right now and I just got to utilize the computer in order to check Facebook and email! Yay! haha :) And now I'm watching 'Over the Hedge" and writing in my journal! :)
Anywho...tonight is skit night. I think my cabin's skit is actually going to be decent tonight! Haha :)
So...I got a terrible sunburn at the beach, and now it's peeling super badly... :( AND my toenail came off and now it's growing back really weird :( WAAAH!!! Okay..yes...I'm complaining... :( :)
Anyway...I am VERY excited about crafts today :) I love talking to Danielle! And my bookmark looks really cute...if I do say so myself...lol :)
So, Rory and I have been having this war in which we stick our tongues out at each other Whoever does it first, gets a point. I'm at 15, and he's at 20. lol
Ok, whistle blew! Gtg! :)
2:00p.m.
Yo! So...I'm on break right now and I just got to utilize the computer in order to check Facebook and email! Yay! haha :) And now I'm watching 'Over the Hedge" and writing in my journal! :)
Anywho...tonight is skit night. I think my cabin's skit is actually going to be decent tonight! Haha :)
So...I got a terrible sunburn at the beach, and now it's peeling super badly... :( AND my toenail came off and now it's growing back really weird :( WAAAH!!! Okay..yes...I'm complaining... :( :)
Anyway...I am VERY excited about crafts today :) I love talking to Danielle! And my bookmark looks really cute...if I do say so myself...lol :)
So, Rory and I have been having this war in which we stick our tongues out at each other Whoever does it first, gets a point. I'm at 15, and he's at 20. lol
Ok, whistle blew! Gtg! :)
2:00p.m.
Friday, August 5, 2011
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 6
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 7:59a.m.
Good morning! :)
So...today has been declared "wacky hair day" by the JC girls. :) I french-braided my hair upside down...it's pretty sweet. I can't wait for the girls to wake up and see it's craziness! lol :) Laura's hair looks hysterical, too :P
Anyway, tonight is my devo for this week! Laura did hers last night, and it went really well. :) I'm going to have to be careful not to be comparing my devotional to hers :) I do feel like it's going to go better than last week's...
Well, everyone is up now, so ttyl! :)
8:05a.m.
Good morning! :)
So...today has been declared "wacky hair day" by the JC girls. :) I french-braided my hair upside down...it's pretty sweet. I can't wait for the girls to wake up and see it's craziness! lol :) Laura's hair looks hysterical, too :P
Anyway, tonight is my devo for this week! Laura did hers last night, and it went really well. :) I'm going to have to be careful not to be comparing my devotional to hers :) I do feel like it's going to go better than last week's...
Well, everyone is up now, so ttyl! :)
8:05a.m.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 5
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 7:36a.m.
Hola! Sorry I haven't written in a while...
Well, on Sunday, Juliet had to leave because she was sick. :( I miss her! (And I wasn't even in her cabin this year!) And Miss Shelley left on Sunday, too. :( I wish she could've stayed for the whole two weeks...
Anyway, the JC outing was pretty fun! :) We went to Walmart, the mall, and an ice cream place :) We watched "Captain America" at the mall theater. I wouldn't advise watching it without Clearplay or TVGuardian or something, though. There wasn't a ton of language, but Laura and I were getting uncomfortable. And then, (this was pretty cool) I was like "Okay...I'm leaving after one more word...". Laura agreed with me, andthen for a long time there wasn't any language. But then the main character said a bad word, and Laura and I looked at each other like "uh...I don't know..." and then, in the same sentence, he said it again! So, it was kinda like God was saying "Oh, you're not sure? Okay..." BAM! Haha :) It was kind of embarrassing to leave, but Laura and I were glad we did. And we'll just watch it later with a language filter. :)
So, anyway, this week I have mini golf for 4th period instead of "work period". :)
And I still LOVE working at crafts! I get to make leather pieces and talk to Danielle! It's so fun! :) Last week, I made a keychain and a bracelet, and this week I'm making a keychain for my mom and a bookmark. :)
Yesterday, all the JC girls wore glitter eye make-up that we bought at walmart on our outing. :) But Mr. Jon said we couldn't put it on the guys even though Sky and Stanley said it was okay with them. :( lol
Oh my goodness! I forgot to tell you about my friend, Laura! haha :) Well, now that her cabin (Sarah's Tent) is closed [because Juliet had to leave], she is in Esther's Palace with me and Michelle! :) It's really fun sharing a cabin. :)
Ok, well I am tired of writing, so ttyl! :)
7:57a.m.
~Beth
Hola! Sorry I haven't written in a while...
Well, on Sunday, Juliet had to leave because she was sick. :( I miss her! (And I wasn't even in her cabin this year!) And Miss Shelley left on Sunday, too. :( I wish she could've stayed for the whole two weeks...
Anyway, the JC outing was pretty fun! :) We went to Walmart, the mall, and an ice cream place :) We watched "Captain America" at the mall theater. I wouldn't advise watching it without Clearplay or TVGuardian or something, though. There wasn't a ton of language, but Laura and I were getting uncomfortable. And then, (this was pretty cool) I was like "Okay...I'm leaving after one more word...". Laura agreed with me, andthen for a long time there wasn't any language. But then the main character said a bad word, and Laura and I looked at each other like "uh...I don't know..." and then, in the same sentence, he said it again! So, it was kinda like God was saying "Oh, you're not sure? Okay..." BAM! Haha :) It was kind of embarrassing to leave, but Laura and I were glad we did. And we'll just watch it later with a language filter. :)
So, anyway, this week I have mini golf for 4th period instead of "work period". :)
And I still LOVE working at crafts! I get to make leather pieces and talk to Danielle! It's so fun! :) Last week, I made a keychain and a bracelet, and this week I'm making a keychain for my mom and a bookmark. :)
Yesterday, all the JC girls wore glitter eye make-up that we bought at walmart on our outing. :) But Mr. Jon said we couldn't put it on the guys even though Sky and Stanley said it was okay with them. :( lol
Oh my goodness! I forgot to tell you about my friend, Laura! haha :) Well, now that her cabin (Sarah's Tent) is closed [because Juliet had to leave], she is in Esther's Palace with me and Michelle! :) It's really fun sharing a cabin. :)
Ok, well I am tired of writing, so ttyl! :)
7:57a.m.
~Beth
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 4
Saturday, July 23, 2011 7:29a.m.
Hey! So, yesterday was our last full day of camp. :( The campers are going home today. I'm gonna miss the girls in my cabin...like, a lot! But hopefully next week will be good, too!
Last night, during cabin devos, several of the girls shared some problems they have at home. It was really sad. I'll definitely need to be praying for them...
Tonight is going to be the JC outing! I'm really excited! :)
I really wish Mr. Tony and Miss Sue weren't leaving today! I very much want them to do chapel next week, too! but maybe I'll like the other chapel leaders, too. :)
Well, I don't really feel like writing more...so, adios!
7:36a.m.
p.s. My hair looked cute yesterday! At camp! Can you believe it?! Haha :P
Hey! So, yesterday was our last full day of camp. :( The campers are going home today. I'm gonna miss the girls in my cabin...like, a lot! But hopefully next week will be good, too!
Last night, during cabin devos, several of the girls shared some problems they have at home. It was really sad. I'll definitely need to be praying for them...
Tonight is going to be the JC outing! I'm really excited! :)
I really wish Mr. Tony and Miss Sue weren't leaving today! I very much want them to do chapel next week, too! but maybe I'll like the other chapel leaders, too. :)
Well, I don't really feel like writing more...so, adios!
7:36a.m.
p.s. My hair looked cute yesterday! At camp! Can you believe it?! Haha :P
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 3
Friday, July 22, 2011 7:25a.m.
Why hello there! ^_^
Well, last night's outing went very well. It was a lot of fun! Since our cabin's name is "Esther's Palace", Michelle came up with a kind of scavenger hunt for the girls to do, and we were being "chased" by "palace guards". It was SO fun! :) And all of us had crowns that we wore because we were princesses. :) We had to rub ash all over our faces so the guards wouldn't recognize us...that was pretty funny. :)
Michelle did a great job on the devotional last night. She presented the Gospel after talking about the prodigal son. It was really good, but the girls didn't seem to respond. but God can still use it in their hearts later. :)
I was supposed to come up with a game to play while Michelle got the fire ready. I was going to do Sardines, but we were on this hill with like, one tree, so that didn't work out. But I had a stick for this little challenge game thing that we did last year in a JC meeting. But that only lasted a couple minutes, so I had to think of something else. (I really should've been better prepared...) So, I was like "Fax Machine!". We had a lot of fun playing that. :)
I felt like I got to know some of the girls better last night. :) Like, Lilli and I talked quite a bit last night. Not anything deep, but it was nice. :)
When we were back at the cabin, Amber and Lilli asked me if I had a boyfriend, and when I said "no", they were like, "Why? Because no one likes you or because you don't want one?". I said because I don't want one, and then I almost got to share my views on having relationships at such a young age, but they were hyper and just wanted to quiz me on who liked me. Haha. But I'm holding out ohope that I'll get to give them some advice on dating before they leave! Lol, they will be needing it, seeing as how some of htem already claim to be "in love" with someone...one of the JC guys, in fact! :P It's kinda funny, though...
Today, I am going to attempt to blow dry and straighten my hair! I will let you know how it goes! Haha. :)
Well, I'd better be going...not that I have anything else to do...while sitting here in the dark cabin with sleeping campers. Lol. Anyway! Bye!
7:49a.m.
P.S. Happy 17th Birthday, Matt!!! :)
Why hello there! ^_^
Well, last night's outing went very well. It was a lot of fun! Since our cabin's name is "Esther's Palace", Michelle came up with a kind of scavenger hunt for the girls to do, and we were being "chased" by "palace guards". It was SO fun! :) And all of us had crowns that we wore because we were princesses. :) We had to rub ash all over our faces so the guards wouldn't recognize us...that was pretty funny. :)
Michelle did a great job on the devotional last night. She presented the Gospel after talking about the prodigal son. It was really good, but the girls didn't seem to respond. but God can still use it in their hearts later. :)
I was supposed to come up with a game to play while Michelle got the fire ready. I was going to do Sardines, but we were on this hill with like, one tree, so that didn't work out. But I had a stick for this little challenge game thing that we did last year in a JC meeting. But that only lasted a couple minutes, so I had to think of something else. (I really should've been better prepared...) So, I was like "Fax Machine!". We had a lot of fun playing that. :)
I felt like I got to know some of the girls better last night. :) Like, Lilli and I talked quite a bit last night. Not anything deep, but it was nice. :)
When we were back at the cabin, Amber and Lilli asked me if I had a boyfriend, and when I said "no", they were like, "Why? Because no one likes you or because you don't want one?". I said because I don't want one, and then I almost got to share my views on having relationships at such a young age, but they were hyper and just wanted to quiz me on who liked me. Haha. But I'm holding out ohope that I'll get to give them some advice on dating before they leave! Lol, they will be needing it, seeing as how some of htem already claim to be "in love" with someone...one of the JC guys, in fact! :P It's kinda funny, though...
Today, I am going to attempt to blow dry and straighten my hair! I will let you know how it goes! Haha. :)
Well, I'd better be going...not that I have anything else to do...while sitting here in the dark cabin with sleeping campers. Lol. Anyway! Bye!
7:49a.m.
P.S. Happy 17th Birthday, Matt!!! :)
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 2
Thursday, July 21, 2011 7:24a.m.
Good morning! :) So...last night was my devotional. It didn't really go that well. :/ The girls just weren't that interested. But, I know that they can still learn something, even if it doesnt seem like they're listening.
Also, I now feel like I will do a better job next week because I learned from last night. And I think I'm going to ask Michelle if I can use one of her giant Post-It notes... :)
I feel like I actually took quite a bit away from my devotional! It was about finding your identity and worth in Christ rather than in material things (looks, talents, grades, possessions, etc.). I really struggle with that...so it was a good reminder to me of how special I am to God.
So anyway, today I am "girl #1" on the JC chore list thingy. I like these jobs...they're the easiest, in my opinion. :) Instead of washing dishes and stuff, we just have to wipe down tables! But then we have other chores. But yeah...I like being girl #1 or #2.
Last night was skit night! I had wooden arms and then Michelle got turned into a beaver and started "chewing" on my arms. Lol! :) The skit was cute.
Well, I think I'm gonna read some Karen Kingsbury for awhile. Bye!
7:39a.m.
Good morning! :) So...last night was my devotional. It didn't really go that well. :/ The girls just weren't that interested. But, I know that they can still learn something, even if it doesnt seem like they're listening.
Also, I now feel like I will do a better job next week because I learned from last night. And I think I'm going to ask Michelle if I can use one of her giant Post-It notes... :)
I feel like I actually took quite a bit away from my devotional! It was about finding your identity and worth in Christ rather than in material things (looks, talents, grades, possessions, etc.). I really struggle with that...so it was a good reminder to me of how special I am to God.
So anyway, today I am "girl #1" on the JC chore list thingy. I like these jobs...they're the easiest, in my opinion. :) Instead of washing dishes and stuff, we just have to wipe down tables! But then we have other chores. But yeah...I like being girl #1 or #2.
Last night was skit night! I had wooden arms and then Michelle got turned into a beaver and started "chewing" on my arms. Lol! :) The skit was cute.
Well, I think I'm gonna read some Karen Kingsbury for awhile. Bye!
7:39a.m.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
GBC Diaries 2011: Entry 1
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 7:26a.m.
Why hello there! I have decided (about two seconds ago) to keep a Grace Bible Camp journal! (no need for applause, please). I thought it would be a pretty neat idea! :) I wish I had started this last year...
Anyway, this is my second year of working as a JC at GBC! Last year, I was in Sarah's Tent. This year, I'm in Eshter's Palace, which is the oldest cabin. :) It's quite different from the last age group (3rd grade). But I like it a lot...in fact, I might prefer this age. I'm not sure yet. :) All I know is: with the third grade girls, I didn't have them talking about liking a JC guy, asking for *ahem* "feminine products", or having to have a "powow" with the Sr. Counselor because of attitudes and arguments between one another. But...I kind of enjoy this stuff, to an extent. I know, I know...I'm an odd human being...
Anywho, tonight is when I will be doing my devotional in my cabin. I'm nervous, but honestly, I'm very excited, too! :) I asked God to give me the age group that would get the most of my devo, and just the cabin he wanted me in. So, I am very confident that this is exactly where He wanted me, and I can't wait to see what transpires within the next days of camp this week.
My SC [Senior Counselor] this year is Michelle. She is SO awesome! She's a lot of fun, and she does a great job with devos, and iwth keeping the girls in line. :) I also lover her cabin decorations, which consist of giant flip flops and giant post-it notes! :)
I really like the girls in my cabin, as well. :) Their names are: Lilli, Amber, Grace, Naty, Denae, Haley, Natalie, Zoey, and Leah. Ihope that maybe I can keep in touch with some of them after camp.
This week, the chapel leaders are Mr. Tony and Miss Sue! *cheers* :D And the theme for this week's chapel is The Ten Commandments :) I remember it from when I was a camper. :) My favorite chapel theme, though, remains to be The Fruit of the Spirit. :)
My activity periods (that I'm helping with) this week are Nature, Leather Crafts, and then instead of a 4th period activity, I have extra chores. I actually really like that. I had "work period" last year, too, and I enjoyed it because I got to know the other JC really well. :) I hope that happens again this year.
Well, this is getting to be a bit long, so I will cease to move my pen across this page. Adios!
7:52a.m.
Why hello there! I have decided (about two seconds ago) to keep a Grace Bible Camp journal! (no need for applause, please). I thought it would be a pretty neat idea! :) I wish I had started this last year...
Anyway, this is my second year of working as a JC at GBC! Last year, I was in Sarah's Tent. This year, I'm in Eshter's Palace, which is the oldest cabin. :) It's quite different from the last age group (3rd grade). But I like it a lot...in fact, I might prefer this age. I'm not sure yet. :) All I know is: with the third grade girls, I didn't have them talking about liking a JC guy, asking for *ahem* "feminine products", or having to have a "powow" with the Sr. Counselor because of attitudes and arguments between one another. But...I kind of enjoy this stuff, to an extent. I know, I know...I'm an odd human being...
Anywho, tonight is when I will be doing my devotional in my cabin. I'm nervous, but honestly, I'm very excited, too! :) I asked God to give me the age group that would get the most of my devo, and just the cabin he wanted me in. So, I am very confident that this is exactly where He wanted me, and I can't wait to see what transpires within the next days of camp this week.
My SC [Senior Counselor] this year is Michelle. She is SO awesome! She's a lot of fun, and she does a great job with devos, and iwth keeping the girls in line. :) I also lover her cabin decorations, which consist of giant flip flops and giant post-it notes! :)
I really like the girls in my cabin, as well. :) Their names are: Lilli, Amber, Grace, Naty, Denae, Haley, Natalie, Zoey, and Leah. Ihope that maybe I can keep in touch with some of them after camp.
This week, the chapel leaders are Mr. Tony and Miss Sue! *cheers* :D And the theme for this week's chapel is The Ten Commandments :) I remember it from when I was a camper. :) My favorite chapel theme, though, remains to be The Fruit of the Spirit. :)
My activity periods (that I'm helping with) this week are Nature, Leather Crafts, and then instead of a 4th period activity, I have extra chores. I actually really like that. I had "work period" last year, too, and I enjoyed it because I got to know the other JC really well. :) I hope that happens again this year.
Well, this is getting to be a bit long, so I will cease to move my pen across this page. Adios!
7:52a.m.
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