So much has happened since we last wrote... normal mountain rainstorm, hiking to a beautiful crevice way above most of the tree line, camper of the day awards, several more "kidnapped" kids, food, laughter, notes and a worship service that cannot be duplicated. Oh, and due to the mountains and th
eir storms...we've had no internet since 3:00 pm yesterday. (and we thought cell service was a luxury - seems internet is too.) :) But while the sun is shining and the campers are deeply involved in another Fraze activity, here we go. 
As camps all go, so goes Pine Springs. Specific cabins do KP, specific cabins get to eat first, some campers, some cabins, some "teams" are awarded specific prizes ~ there's singing during that KP, and getting to spend time with some amazing counselors (mostly from Lubbock Christian University). Last but never least: Seeing the sun set during a wonderful evening worship time - yes, all happening here.
eir storms...we've had no internet since 3:00 pm yesterday. (and we thought cell service was a luxury - seems internet is too.) :) But while the sun is shining and the campers are deeply involved in another Fraze activity, here we go. 
Yesterday was so full of things, it's hard to list them all. A hearty breakfast, 5 Bible Classes, cabin inspections (yes, a girl's cabin won the 1st day), silly songs, awards, mail ca
ll, lunch, a David Fraze active learning activity and some free time (where we had that 2 hour hike!), and one rainfall all occurred before supper. Whew. I sometimes forget this is only Day 2.
ll, lunch, a David Fraze active learning activity and some free time (where we had that 2 hour hike!), and one rainfall all occurred before supper. Whew. I sometimes forget this is only Day 2.As camps all go, so goes Pine Springs. Specific cabins do KP, specific cabins get to eat first, some campers, some cabins, some "teams" are awarded specific prizes ~ there's singing during that KP, and getting to spend time with some amazing counselors (mostly from Lubbock Christian University). Last but never least: Seeing the sun set during a wonderful evening worship time - yes, all happening here.
We have seen God's presence in our campers, in camp staff, in nature: all around us. We were blessed to hear from 3 youth ministers last night: David, Jason, and Mark - the minister from Gateway in Ruidoso. David asked for an encore song "Hosanna" (Lyrics include "Heal my heart and make it clean, Open up my ey
es to the things unseen: Show me how to love like you have loved me. Break my heart for what breaks yours, Everything I am for your kingdom's cause, As I walk from earth into eternity. Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.") It was more than praise - it was total communion with God. It recaptured the day's lesson - that when one part suffers, every part suffers with it. (Our theme verse this week is 1 Corinthians 12:26).
es to the things unseen: Show me how to love like you have loved me. Break my heart for what breaks yours, Everything I am for your kingdom's cause, As I walk from earth into eternity. Hosanna. Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.") It was more than praise - it was total communion with God. It recaptured the day's lesson - that when one part suffers, every part suffers with it. (Our theme verse this week is 1 Corinthians 12:26).Please continue to pray for our campers. God knows the struggles some of them are facing, and he sees the growth in so many more. The camp staff has given your children and loved ones compliments daily. We are honored and blessed to be part of such a wonderful ministry, and church who loves and supports us.
Thank you for your love. We are feeling it.
Thank you for your love. We are feeling it.
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