Today was yet another HOT but beautiful day here at the Creek! God is good and knows exactly what we need, we had a few afternoon showers that helped to cool things down. Todays theme was being an "Heir" of God. During bible study, large group, and worship this evening, Pastor Jay talked about the three things Moses gave up for God. The message came from Hebrews 11:23-29. It was only by faith that Moses was able to overcome being in slavery and bondage and lead the people of God through the Red Sea. Jay challenged us to put faith in God ALL the time! Tonight during "Shack" we are having our traditional Stage Night! This is for anyone who wants to perform a talent of theirs for all of camp to see. Its going to be a great night! Keep praying that these students will hear and respond to God! He is working byeond ways we can imagine here at the Creek!  

What a beautiful day it was here at the Creek! Rain was in the forcast, but God once again gave us wonderful weather for the day! We started the morning with morning celebration where the YMOD (Youth Minister of The Day) was caught by our YMOD police. The YMOD for the day was Alex Roberts from First Bible Church of Decatur! The students then moved into small group time with their bible study leaders and large group time with Pastor Jay. The theme for today was "Family" so during these times and in worship this evening Pastor Jay preached about responding to God no matter what that calling might be. When we say yes to God, and respond in obidence then we are becoming a part of the family of God. Tonight in worship, Jay spoke from Colossians 1. We were challenged to drop all of our conflicts with others, and walls we might have built up before the Lord, and to give into his will and say, Yes to whatever his calling for our life might be. God is moving here and breaking these students to become daughters and sons of our God and to become a part of the family of God! We are going to be ending this great day with a night at the "Shack." Tonights special is our famous, Chicken-On-A-Stick and the staffer vs. students basketball tournament! We are super excited to see how the Lord is going to continue to move and break these students!

Today was the first full day of camp, how exciting! We were for sure blessed with wonderful weather here at the Creek! It was a beautiful day with a nice breeze and the cloud coverage provided an extra level of comfort while the students traveled from place to place around the property, enjoying lake time, POI's and quality time with their churches. The theme for the day was, "Father." Students in their bible studies focused on how they are separated from God. We are in desperate need of something to bridge the gap between his holiness and our depravity. It was a heavy day of thinking over our lives. Tonight in worship, Pastor Jay explained to us that the thing we are missing to fill that void in our lives in Jesus Christ and that he is our only father! God has given us so many good things and one of those is the concept of clothes of righteousness! There was a response time during worship for those who have not committed to following Christ to do so. We ended day one with a fun and super exciting night at the "Shack". God has truly blessed us with a great first day here at the Creek!