Posted: June 21

Check out day 3 of Camp Luther!

WOW! What a Wednesday this has been! Morning worship (at 7:30 AM!) included some great music and a message from Pastor Karen Erskine-Valentine of the Shepherdstown Lutheran Parish with the theme “The water of life quenches the thirst of body and spirit”. The biblical text was the story of the Samaritan woman and how Jesus opened up the kingdom of God to her when he asked her for a drink. Pastor Karen reached the campers by using a skit where some were not permitted lemonade because of prejudicial circumstances. The point made in the message as well as in the classes today is that Jesus invites all people, regardless of status, gender, ethnicity, or religious belief, to drink of his life-giving water. WOW! What a message … and it is only Wednesday. This afternoon campers enjoyed swimming, crafts, the juniors vs seniors soccer challenge (I don’t know the outcome yet, but I will share when I do), badminton, a corn hole tournament, and fishing at the lake. Everyone was busy, busy, busy. This camp mouse was sure the evening highlight would be the weenie roast that includes “senior take a junior to dinner”. The food was delicious – roasted hotdogs with all the fixin’s, baked beans, macaroni salad, mac & cheese, watermelon, cookies, and pudding. It was a great feast … but that isn’t the end of the great evening! After dinner there was a surprise concert by EZRA! I have not heard such cheering and carrying on since the last concert at camp years ago. Whew. What a night. All are having a great time. And THE SUN HAS BEEN OUT ALL DAY!!! I forgot to mention how much fun the campers are having with the Beacon challenges this week. Ask your camper to share with you! Hopefully, I will be able to post the Beacons at some point although it may be the week after camp. Please be patient! Good night all, and continue to pray for the Spirit to surround us with the grace, hope, and peace that only Jesus can give. CL <3

Posted: June 21

God Bless Camp Luther! Continue to remember these campers in your prayers this week!

Posted: June 19

Yesterday's sermon has been posted to our website. Check it out and share with a friend!

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