The next moment that stands out for me is the end of All About Kids #2 Camp. There was a little girl named Serena who was very needy. I had spent some time with her walking back from campfire on Thursday night, giving her some much-needed attention. The seat beside her was open during our Friday church service, so I got to sit by her. When Capt. James gave the altar call, she turned to me and asked if I would go up and pray with her. Of course. When we knelt at the altar, I asked what she wanted to pray about. She said, "I want to ask Jesus to forgive my sins and be my Savior." Then she prayed the simplest, most heartfelt 2-line salvation prayer I have ever heard. Her smile for the rest of the day was radiant.
That why I keep doing this. Moments like that are what make the long days and short nights worth it. I could sit on my rear all summer and be essentially useless, or I could come and show God's love to a few campers. Camp changes lives for eternity and I am blessed to be a part of that.
To be continued. . .
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