Chapel Watching

So, here I am, sitting in front of the Chapel at Youthfront Camp South helping to facilitate an experience our campers are partaking of at the moment. Today's experience involves the Stations of the Cross and remembering Christ's suffering. My job is to ring the Chapel bell every four minutes to notify the group it is time to switch stations. In between these short shifts, I have taken up a hobby I like to call "Chapel Watching." The same idea as "people watching," the only difference being my location is at camp with my staff family who I know and love each one. The following are my specimens:

A slow start to "Chapel Watching"

Chase taking out chairs for other facilitators on the trail

Hannah prepping the Snack Shack for today's customers

Kyle stopping by to say hello

Harrison in "go mode" making sure everything is running smoothly

Another pause to take in the beauty of creation

Little brother, Jake, trying to find something to do

I love this place and all of these people very much - this staff has blossomed into one of the most beautiful communities I have ever been a part of and I am so thankful that God has blessed me with such fellowship. Thank you for all your continued prayers and support. God be with you, bless you, and keep you.

Love,

Jared

Week One

The first week with campers has come and gone. Filled to overflowing with students, the camp facilities and staff were working hard to keep up with the demands of the week. I am so proud of my family here at camp.

The Redneck Rodeo event this Wednesday night at camp

Staff taking in a Royals game last weekend

Both YF South and YF West staff get-together at Topher Philgreen's

Circus Night on Thursday - the big sports event this year

Our community is truly blossoming; we share each other's joys and burdens as we journey along this summer together. What a blessing it is to see how quickly we have congealed as a group - one of the fastest bonding communities I have ever had the privilege of being included in. I do not doubt that it is because of your fervent prayers for our mission here at camp this summer.

Thank you for all of your support! Continue praying for unity and perseverance through whatever traps the Enemy tries to set for us. No matter the trials and tribulations this summer, may we always remember that God, and God alone, is in control.

God bless!

Jared