Hello from MSC

Hello, Mom & Dad, Just thought I’d write to let you know that I’m already having a BLAST at camp.  I met my team after you left Shakamak —  they’re all really cool and I’m really going to like my team captains.  We’ve got a big day ahead of us:  softball, volleyball, singing, crafts, and lip synch practice. I…

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MSC Sr. Week 2015 Has OFFICIALLY BEGUN!!!

The troops have gathered, the directors have spoken, and MSC Sr. Week 2015 has officially begun!!!!!  The entire staff has been introduced to the campers and everyone is ready to make this the BEST MSC EVER!!!!!  This week’s theme is “Be Strong” from 2 Timothy 2:1 — “Thou therefore, my son, BE STRONG in the grace that is in…

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Looks Like a Muddy Week

The rain has currently subsided here at Shakamak, but naturally it is quite muddy out on the sports fields.  Hunter team member Gabe Goen has the right attitude: “I’d rather have a muddy week than a hot week.”  Well, Gabe, looks like your wish is coming true!

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Sr. Week Registration is OPEN!!!!!

The day has finally arrived…MSC Sr. Week 2015 registration is OPEN!!!!!  Buttons are ready, team captains are unpacked, the kitchen staff is cooking away, and directors Todd & Susan Hall have this machine we call Sr. Week running like a well-oiled machine.  We’re looking forward to a GREAT week!

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And the Winners Are…

MSC Sr. Week has drawn to a close, but incredible memories have been made. It has been a phenomenal week that we’ll never forget. Many new friendships have been made, we’ve all been greatly encouraged, and we’ve learned so much about how “God Fits” into every aspect of our lives. The awards have been handed out and the winners are…

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Saturday Morning Flagpole: God Fits

For our final flagpole devotion this morning, the Cabin 10 boys read their favorite scriptures that show how “God Fits” in our life. Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” With God, we can do all things even when faced with adversity. Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of…

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Goodnight from MSC Sr. Week, Day 5

Today is the day we here at MSC have been waiting for all week:  TEAM DAY!!!!!  As usual, there was a whole lot of teamwork, a lot of camaraderie, lots of cheering, lots of screaming, lots of face paint, and lots of colored hairspray. Following breakfast, we had a Bible study with J.R. Bronger, then all the teams participated in…

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Lip Synch: “#GetAClue Call-In Radio Show”

Week-long team competitions came to an end tonight with the final event of Sr. Week: lip synch. This year, coordinators Rita Newton and Allison Ritzline hosted the “#GetAClue Call-In Radio Show” on WMSC 201.4-AM. Call-in guests (aka compadres) called into the radio program asking advice for their particular problem. Rita and Allison would help each caller (one of which…

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