“I Got Your Back”

With today’s theme being “Triumph Over Tragedy is Possible,” blue team captain David McGaughey led this morning’s devotion around the flagpole. He pointed out that something bad has happened to each of us, but we should take comfort in the fact that God is with us. Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good…

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Wrapping Up MSC Sr. Week Day 2

Day 2 can be summed up with five little words: “Mud, mud, and more mud!!!!!”  Despite the rain, mud, and cooler temperatures, the campers had another memorable day at MSC.  These photos speak a thousand words:               

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With God the Impossible is Always Possible

We were blessed this evening to have J.R. and Sue Bronger come visit with us as J.R. led our Tuesday evening Bible study. To begin the service, 10 of our campers led us in an uplifting song service including “Seek Ye First,” “Sanctuary,” “Lord I Lift Your Name on High,” “All In All,” “My Eyes Have Seen Your Glory,” “Sing…

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“Golden Dust Pan” Awards Go To…

To help encourage cleanliness within the cabins, each morning after breakfast, the campers return to their cabins for nearly 30 minutes of cabin cleanup time. Each cabin is inspected for its cleanliness and the cleanest girls cabin and the cleanest boys cabin is awarded the ceremonial “Golden Dust Pan” award allowing the cabin-mates to hang the trophy in their…

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The Rain & The Games Have Ended!!!!!

Parents, don’t worry about your camper as the rain stopped around the time the last events of the day were wrapping up, and we’re happy to say that no one was washed into Lake Shakamak!  😉  As the campers are currently busy demudding themselves in the showers, we warmed their chilly bones with some hot chocolate as they are…

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Another Wet, Muddy Day, But Camp Goes On!

Following awesome grilled hamburgers, potato wedges, and scrumptious strawberry shortcake for lunch, rain showers decided to camp out over Shakamak for a couple of hours. Since there has been no lightning to threaten the campers, camp has continued as scheduled with the addition of even MORE MUD!  Remember, yesterday’s motto was MORE MUD = MORE FUN, so everyone’s truly having…

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Water Balloon Launch

At first glance, the water balloon launch looks like a fairly simple task, but it takes a unique skill. “Fizzles” are much more common than you would imagine. All morning campers in Groups 1, 2, and 3 rotated between the water balloon launch, crafts, and the morning Bible Study. Jaiden Owens launched his water balloon the farthest at an…

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