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Today is the long-awaited TEAM DAY!!!!!  Shakamak is overflowing with team spirit, all in anticipation of the big obstacle course this afternoon.  And the teams are: Website: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com Blog Signup: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com/blog Text Alerts: text “@msc4kids” to “81010” Email: allthingsmsc@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msccamp Instagram: @allthingsmsc

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This year we have added some special awards that any staff member can give any camper at any time when they see the following quality displayed by a camper: Courageous Leader: Joshua (Joshua 24:15) — spiritual leader amongst peers or to younger campers. Team leader who leads by example; cooperative not overbearing; a shepherd, not a commander. J.O.Y. (Jesus…

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Bro. J.R. Bronger of Danville was our guest speaker for Bible class this morning in which he focused on not being caught up in Satan’s lies: —————————- I Corinthians 16:13: “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” When we leave camp, unfortunately some of us will NOT be strong! It is possible that…

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This morning at flagpole, kitchen staffer Tres Barker introduced us to our theme of the day: “Be Strong:  Adversary to Satan.” —————————— Adversary — someone who attacks; an enemy Superheroes have adversaries: Spiderman — Venom Batman — Joker Superman — Lex Luther Christian’s adversary — Satan I Peter 5:8: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as…

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All the campers and staff just finished watching “The Lion King”  under the stars on a huge, 32′ inflatable screen on the lower sports field. Popcorn and nachos were served and a good time was had by all. Website: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com Blog Signup: https://www.midwestsummercamp.com/blog Text Alerts: text “@msc4kids” to “81010” Email: allthingsmsc@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msccamp Instagram: @allthingsmsc

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All teams had the opportunity to play a game of “Deal Or No Deal” in the mess hall this afternoon.  The 26 suitcase values ranged from 1 point to 2000 points.  Each team’s final score will be added to the overall scores for Saturday’s awards ceremony. And the results are: 1.  Green — 1450 2.  Purple — 1350 3. …

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