With our continued theme of “God Fits,” kitchen staff member Jeremy Goen directed our thoughts around the flagpole this morning, focusing on today’s theme, “God Fits My Relationships.” Jeremy began by the entire campground singing Psalm 19:7-10: “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The…
Before the campers were dismissed from the “MSC Talentless Show” in the Rec Hall, the Sportsmanship Award of the Day was presented to the Purple team, led by captains Rick & Christine Knight. It was announced that the team’s sportsmanship was truly exhibited on the volleyball court this afternoon when they served before the opposing team was ready and…
Following Bible study this evening, the Compadres and team captains showed off their talent, or lack thereof, during the “MSC Talentless Show.” The campers were entertained with jokes, songs, and even a game show. Here’s the lineup: 1. Compadres Ethan Wildman, Kyle Sokeland, Nick Paden, Jessica Boyd, Nikki Butler, and Alison Hall sang an impressively Olafian “Do You Wanna…
Following Ms. Belinda and the kitchen staff’s incredible lasagna and breadstick dinner, MSC photographer Mark Newton directed us in a study of how God fits our worship. When we think of our worship, Mark pointed out how we have two basic beliefs: 1) God is our Creator, and 2) Jesus died for our salvation. As we read from the…
All teams played three matches of volleyball on the upper sports field this afternoon. More matches are to come tomorrow, but until then, here are today’s scores: Red — 21, 16, 21 & Blue — 12, 21, 16 Orange — 16, 7, 21 & Gold — 21, 21, 9 Lime — 21, 21, 21 & Silver — 15, 11,…
All campers hit the ball diamond on the lower sports field this afternoon for exciting games of softball. At the end of the day, the scoreboard reads like this: Navy — 11 & Orange — 7 Blue — 17 & Lime — 8 Green — 17 & Gold — 13 Silver — 13 & Hunter — 11 Purple — 19 & Red — 14
Although it is just the first day of MSC, the singing has already been phenomenal, but to help make our singing even more pleasing to the Lord, Derek Gould came to host song practice sessions with each team all afternoon. Tomorrow, he will host song leader training sessions for all the young men interested in leading songs.
At lunch, last year camper Nick Hall gave a small devotion to kick off our week-long theme of “God Fits.” He described how our life is like a pie which is divided among family, friends, work, school, recreation, and God. Although we oftentimes slice our “pie” into all of these many pieces and God is merely one of the…
The time has finally arrived and MSC Sr. Week 2014 has officially begun. 188 excited campers have converged on Shakamak’s amphitheater, along with some well-dressed team captains! Directors Todd & Susan Hall introduced all the camp staff and team captains and their teams have met one another and have begun strategizing another great week at MSC! Our theme this…
