God is on the move, and we are giving our best here at Malibu in setting up leaders for success and seeing kids open their minds and hearts up to God. This past week we had 342 campers. It felt very full and full of energy. My highlight was on night 6 when I sat on 'the rock' near the Malibu Rapids and the pool, where a leader prayed with a camper during the 15 minute quiet time. I had no idea the backstory, but it was a cool sight I wanted to share.
Heather Hoglund has been a God-send as a Head Leader. She arrived Day 3 in the morning after Ann had to leave, and she has not missed a beat. She got to know leaders, kids, connected well with the team, and even had some 'shout outs' during a A-Team meeting, and the trip coordinator meeting. God truly answered out prayer with her coming with less than 12 hours notice!
We had some great guests
with us this past 1/2 week. Bryan Blair's wife Debbie and three kids
Sam, Nick and Julia. What a joy to have them and see their huge smiles
at Malibu. Also gloriously present were longtime friends Ryan and Chelsea Morell, former EHS YL kid from class of 2001.
Lastly, we brought up our friend Larry Karr (and Janet) who is Jeff's
massage therapist and also is a 'fishing friend' for Jeff, Janna and
Dietrich. Larry and Janet enjoyed all Malibu has to offer and gave out
24 massages to the assigned team Jeff has been leading. Knot a bad idea, eh?
Our last ropes course day was a success. I am at the bottom of the course. belaying down campers as they jump, step or scoot off. It was good latissimus dorsi and rhomboid workout for me. See the bottom right corner of the pic here to see my view of things from 7am to 5pm. Larry is at the top looking warily down at me here. He may have said a bad word before jumping for the bar.
Our program team has consistently poured out their energy to welcome kids and set up leaders for success. Everett native Merrick Rutledge has done great and has become a fan favorite. Jenica and Blake from NW Seattle YL have consistently given their best all for the sake of kids and Christ. Here's them on stage (below) as the "Hamstars." Basically Hamsters who want to be GOATS (Greatest Of All Time.) I know, right?
Tanya once again hit the ball out of the park while sharing with Ross, Tyson and Nicole on the 'Real Life' panel. They all slayed it. Tanya will share more about an encounter she had after it in the next post.
Pray for our last week that arrived today. It is a 5 day camp with 375 freshman campers from Oregon and a few from WA. Pray we give our best, pray the kids have open and soft hearts. Pray for us to have strength and grace for one another and for campers. And, pray for the miraculous. Why pray small with such a GREAT God who can do "immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine?" To HIM be the glory. Thanks friends!
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