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Good Morning from MSC — Wednesday, July 6

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Goodnight from MSC – Tuesday, July 5

As Tuesday, July 5 draws to a close, the second day of MSC 2016 is now history, but deemed another huge success. Temperatures were in the mid-80’s throughout the day with NOT A DROP OF RAIN TODAY!!!!! Following breakfast and cabin cleanup, Group 1, 2, and 3 campers were separated and rotated among the following activities: individual craft (decorating…

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Midweek Bible Study — “How Do We Balance Our Emotional & Mental Faith?”

It was a real treat this evening when MSC alumni Grant Smith, his wife Meagan, and 7-week-old daughter Piper, visited with us as Grant led our midweek Bible study. Below is the outline of Grant’s lesson, followed by an audio recording of the lesson: How do we balance our emotional and mental faith? We live in an experience-driven culture….

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MSC SportsCenter: Day 2

It’s been another busy day of sports here at MSC. Following the Water Balloon Launch this morning, this afternoon included the conclusion of volleyball matches, exciting and intense games of Ultimate Frisbee, and the first day of canoe practice in anticipation of canoe heats later in the week.   Here are the volleyball scores: Orange (49) vs. Blue (42)…

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BREAKING NEWS: Cleaning Epidemic Sweeps through MSC Sr. Week

MSC has always been interested in cleanliness when it comes to the Shakamak cabins, but this year, a true epidemic is sweeping through MSC Sr. Week. The cleanliness requirements have stiffened and all cabins will receive a Pass or Fail upon post-breakfast cabin check. The tradition of the Golden Dustpan award to recognize the cleanest girls cabin and the…

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Water Balloon Launch

Each of the three age groups of campers got their turn at launching water balloons across the lower sports field this morning, and there were some seriously impressive shots which cleared the old shower house, while there were plenty other fizzles that just couldn’t seem to take off.  Regardless, this event, one of campers’ favorites, was a huge hit….

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Tuesday Morning Bible Study — “Blessed: Joy”

Lime team captain Lee McGaughey continued our daily theme of “Blessed:  Joy” with our morning Bible study classes. Here is an outline of the study, followed by an audio recording: Joy (noun) — a state of happiness; a feeling of great happiness As Christians, we are instructed to even count it joy when we face trials (James 1:2). In…

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Tuesday Morning Flagpole — “Blessed: Joy”

Compadre Aaron Sandy introduced our daily theme, “Blessed: Joy,” this morning during his flagpole devotion: There are many forms of JOY: Comfort and joy in the hope of heaven — I Thessalonians 4:15: “For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord,…

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Good Morning from MSC – Tuesday, July 5

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Goodnight from MSC – Monday, July 4

As Monday, July 4, 2016 draws to a close, the first day of MSC 2016 was deemed a HUGE success. Once campers registered and opening ceremonies were held, campers met their brand new friends, their teammates, and their team captains, before a fun-filled and encouraging day of activities. Although rain showers plagued Shakamak throughout the day, no one’s spirit…

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