Father's day Sunday was awesome at LCC! It is always a special day because of our annual "Dirty Golf Ball Awards". This tradition began following the passing of my mentor Marty Herbert in 2005. I always wear a "Marty tie" and share a short testimony about Marty's influence in my life. This year was a little more special because Marty's son, David flew in from Phoenix to assist me during all three services. The message was well received, attendance was great, new faces seemed to be everywhere and the band was on! I was also blessed to have my two Brazil, Indiana buddies DELLMO & JIMBO in the second service!
Following a nice lunch at TOOTS it was off to Woodland Lakes Christian camp for MIDDLER 1 camp. I am the dean. I am assisted by Holly Kern and Tony Miller as co-deans. I also have an incredible staff of some 30+ people. We were greeted by 74 third - fifth graders on Sunday evening. It was a great week in so many respects.
- Only one camper had to go home.
- I saw lots of kids really grow spiritually.
- I made a lot of lifelong friends.
- Our staff grew in spirit.
- The kids beaded 68 bracelets for Beading to Beat Autism.
- Ron Vance shared a great program about his special ministry.
- Gene Hatmaker shared a wonderful evening of Illusions.
- Each of the family groups shared a song they "worked up".
- We had a fun skit/cheer competition.
- The kids had a blast swimming, doing archery, climbing the outdoor climbing wall, using the inflatables, experiencing the Teeter Tauter and Trampoline in the lake.
- We had amazing worship and lots of fun with Dellmo and Jimbo.
- We raised over $1200 for Holy is the Lord Ministries.
Here are a few pics, but to see a ton of pictures, go to MY FACEBOOK page.
Finally, one camper and one counselor gave their hearts to Jesus and were baptized at camp. Congrats to Aaron Young (camper) and Vicki Charles (Counselor).
I love all the kids and staff that God blessed me with this year. I am already looking forward to "Da Jungle" next year! Would you like to help next year? Let me know ASAP if you would like to return or be a first time counselor!This Sunday was another God day at LCC! While attendance was down just a little due to family vacations, the experience was second to none. Once again there were several new faces and many returning new friends at each of the services. It was great to begin worship with Jared playing a piano solo once again. The sermon really fit well and there was a lot of laughter in the building. I know that everyone could hear the disappointment in my voice when so few had memorized Proverbs 1:7, but please know that it is not personal or meant to be guilt. The Word of God is just so precious and the verse is only 16 words, so I expected to hear a greater applause. Overall I am very excited about the numbers of people reading through Proverbs and the positive comments being made and experienced by LCC! Keep up the good work. By the way, on Monday evening I got a call on my voice mail at church and it was a whole family (adults and kids) quoting the memory verse together. THANKS! It made my day!!
Our softball game was cancelled on Monday night, so we took an impromptu family day to Skyline and Kings Island! Guess what? Caleb and Lauren both rode "Fairly Odd Coaster". I was so proud of them. We actually road it as a family and we have a picture to prove it. Also, the guy running the ride was Ross Miller, a former member of LCC. It was good to see him.
Finally, look at these pics! My wife has turned into a really cool Martha Stewart and all with stuff we have grown. She made this pie from scratch with cherries right off our tree. Tonight she made a delicious dish using the very first Zucchini grown from our garden (in Caleb's hand). It has only just begun... I love growing and eating!
Oh, thanks for your prayers with Caleb. We got a diagnosis and some direction today and will share that in a blog really soon.
B. OUT!!