Shawn C. Branch

We are nearing the end of our first week of campers here at Medley.  We have been blessed with 88 campers ranging in age from 6 to 15.  Our staff are working together very well – it is exciting and encouraging to be part of a team like this.  Some of the campers this past week have challenged some of us while others have kept us laughing throughout the week.
One of the highlights for the past week, was one camper approaching Liz Harding after Chapel was over and said, “That was the first time I’ve ever prayed.”  Comments like those remind us why we are here and do what we do.
We are already preparing for next week to welcome Junior Teen I campers.  That age group brings a whole new dynamic and enthusiasm to the camp.
A few of us are battling colds right now, myself included.  Praise God, there have been no hospital runs this week – may next week hold the same.
Thank you for praying for us, we really appreciate the support.

i think over my thirty years, i’ve learned that:

- no matter how old you are, there will always be someone older who thinks you’re just a young kid.
- many leaders are very insecure, some just don’t realize it.
- having a passion for something and being released to pursue that passion is very difficult (relating to the above).
- our heart, mind and mouth are not always in unison.
- we spend a lot of time defending what we believe rather than following who we believe in.
- the church will never be good enough for everyone.
- i love Jesus but many times i’m embarrassed to be associated with other believers.
- truth can be relative and not many want to be related to it.