belated Crossroads 2008 wrap up

Well its been a week and a few days since the close of camp. The last week of camp was very exciting, awesome, and sad all at the same time. The guys on my hall the last week were very fun, they called me by the nickname of Twinkie (yellow on the outside, white on the inside) which suits me pretty well I thought and i’m not offended by it. What was really amazing to see God work in was one of the students who kept running in circles about faith and salvation one night, then after Brad and myself explained it a little more to him, get it completely right the next night. It was truly amazing to see God work this summer in the lives of the campers and even the staff.

Myself I’m going remember the community so much, and to live my life with excellence in everything I do for God. Since being home I’ve seen how I’ve changed myself by little things of excellence, like cleaning my room everyday, doing some chores without being asked or an attitude “oh gotta do this”. There is a joy inside just by doing everything with excellence. Hopefully I will be able to continue this as I head back to college in a week and a half. Also to show others what I learned about community this summer. I can’t wait to work staff next year hopefully!

I’m pretty excited to head back as I’m helping lead a Freshmen Seminar class, I see it as a way i get to really share God’s love and message. (Also cause there’s a beach there 10mins away). This year hopefully i’ll do better in keeping up with this blog i keep saying that and just need to do it.

This is what describes the staff community I was able to enjoy at Crossroads…
Acts 2:42-47 (NASB)
“42They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.44And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 46Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47praising God and having favor with all the people And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.”