06/26/2026
Our theme this year is Depths of Grace and last night weather fit right in with the theme. The only other Bible story that might have fit better was Noah!
Reflecting on our experience of wrangling 50 5th and 6th graders into our dining hall in the middle of the storm, putting on an impromptu Jonah movie with snacks and drinks on the fly, I can’t help, but think of Jonah’s story. God gave him a mission and he refused it. God could have taken him out, God could have used someone else or any number of possibilities, but God wanted to use Jonah. The storm, almost drowning, the big fish, being spat up and the tree were all God being graceful towards Jonah. Pushing him to what God had for him and the amazing redemption that was coming to the Ninevites.
In the middle of our storm last night, I thought about all the grace God has sent us and the camp. Campers who didn’t get nervous or scared during the storm, but rolled with the punches all night. Sponsors who were willing to mop and shop vac spots that the water had rolled in while watching kids. A director who was able to shift plans and make a great night out of a bad situation and pop some tasty popcorn. A youth staff that hunkered down in our Canteen and took orders for kids so they got their snacks and drinks for the night. A nurse who braved hail and downpour to bring those snacks over to our campers. Staff and cooks that helped run projectors and bathroom duty, helpers on the outside sending weather updates and a family who was solving problems. We look for God’s grace in the storms in life and we try to find the little things that God gives us. We take the opportunity in the trials and tribulations to grow closer to God and rely on him. He was with us in the storm and I’m thankful of the reminders of Grace in the people he sends our way!