What does a lamp named “Lampy,” a Dr. Suess-themed variety show, reading the bible, creative movements, church music, silly dad jokes, creating new friendships and deepening old friendships, having a radical life-changing week, and lots of silly laughter have in common??? Passport Kids camp!!!
Many of our 3rd – 5th graders were able to make their way to Passport kids camp July 5 – 8 at Montreat Conference Center with the stellar chaperone support of Wally Cox and Linda Jones. I loved watching our kids pile into two vehicles as we made our way to the mountains. They shared songs, stories, and laughter on the way. Throughout the week, the three of us adults witnessed these amazing and awesome kids learn how to sharpen life skills like time management, ordering their own food at restaurants, trying questionable food on the buffet line in the cafeteria (they did great!), figure out group dynamics with their peers, lean into their passions and creativity, choose connection with other kids from other churches, use their bibles that the church gives them to look up all kinds of scriptures, ask good questions about the work being done in Mexico, and explore what it means to go together to do God’s work of love in the world (Vamos!) We watched them passionately do motions to worship songs and sing like it was their own love song to God, and we laughed so much with how funny they all are in their own unique ways. We had an awesome week with our First on Fifth kids and you all should be incredibly proud of all the ways our church invests into the lives of our children. It is making a difference!
We want to extend a special invitation to each of you to join us this Sunday, July 26 at 11:00am as our children and youth lead the entire worship service from start to finish. They will be sharing about their experience at Passport, giving testimonies, teaching you all the songs they learned at camp, and leading you through prayer experiences. As we cultivate the wellbeing of children together, I know you will not want to miss this opportunity to support our kids leading you in worship. This will certainly be a memorable experience for all of us as we worship God together.
You are loved!
-Pastor Amy
