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Trip Day Session 2B 2012
Posted by KarahHere are so awesome highlights of all the great trips we took during Session 2B!
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Staff and Campers
Posted by KarahWe love our campers! You are what makes camp, well, camp. Here are some of our favorite moments of staff hanging out with campers during the summer!
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Be Real
Posted by Karah
Fake diamonds. Fake money. Fake eyelashes. Fake Moustaches (at Camp) Fake Picassos. Fake you?
Journal
Read Matthew 5:8-9. In what ways are you sometimes tempted to fake righteousness? It’s something we all struggle with from time to time, but true believers have a deep-seated inward desire to pursue the things of God. God knows your heart—you can’t fake faith with Him. Take some time right now to get real with God. In your journal, write your honest prayer about where you currently stand with Him.
Behind the Story
The religion God’s people had come to know was one of hypocrisy. The religious leaders of the day faked righteousness by doing all sorts of outwardly religious things. They went to church, gave offerings, obeyed the commandments (when people were watching), and even prayed out loud. But their hearts were impure—they were far from God (Matt. 23:25-28).
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Marva is Ready for Summer 2013
Posted by SharonThe summer is almost here! We’ve spent the last 9 months planning and preparing for you to have an awesome time at camp! Marva is ready to get here and hopes you feel the same. Here’s a little insight in to her excitement for summer 2013!
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Hungry and Thirsty
Posted by Karah
Let’s say you haven’t eaten much in the last few days. You’re extremely hungry and thirsty. What do you want the most and what extreme measures will you take to get it? Think of a few ideas.
When you’re really hungry and thirsty, that’s really all you can think about. And you’ll focus every bit of your energy on finding food or water. If you want something bad enough, you’ll do whatever it takes to get it.
Now, read Matthew 5:5-7. Ask yourself:
- What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
- Does that describe you? Why or why not?
- Who in your life is a good example of hungering and thirsting
for righteousness?
Just the Facts
To hunger and thirst for righteousness means you:
- rest in the gift of grace, not the goodness of your abilities.
- make God’s will your purpose all the time, not just on Sundays.
- depend completely on God, because you know that apart from Him, there’s no righteousness to be found.
- take each of His commands seriously.
- make Him your priority because all other passions leave you empty inside.
“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee.”
—Saint Augustine
Going Deeper
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus mentioned righteousness five times. Those references help us better understand what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Check them out:
– Matthew 5:6
– Matthew 5:10
– Matthew 5:20
– Matthew 6:1
– Matthew 6:33
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2013 Staff Bios
Posted by Karah
Are you curious whether you favorite counselor is coming back to work this summer? Or who your Village Director will be this year? If so, you can see all of the staff that will be working this summer on the “2013 Staff Bios” page that is listed under the Staff tab on our website! But we don’t just give you their picture, just click on each staffer’s picture to learn more about them!
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Dance Dare Session 2A
Posted by KarahCheck out this video for some more Dance Dare fun!
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Poor In Spirit
Posted by Karah
❶ Read Matthew 5:3-4 carefully in your Bible. Then, consider the definitions some of the key words and phrases below.
BLESSED —adjective
endowed with divine favor and protection; those who live with God in heaven.
THE POOR IN SPIRIT—
people who depend only on him (CEV); who realize their spiritual poverty (NCV); those who know there is nothing good in themselves (NLV)
THOSE WHO MOURN–
those people who grieve (CEV); when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you (MSG); those who have sorrow (NLV)
❷ The Point
It’s an unavoidable truth: to be a follower of Christ, you must be “poor in spirit” (admit your need for God) and mourn over sin and its consequences. If you don’t, you can’t have a right relationship with God.
What that does and doesn’t mean:
Sin bothers you but doesn’t defeat you.
You’re happy because God is awesome, not because you are.
You are content because heaven is yours, not because your life on earth is so satisfying.
You readily admit your sin—and God’s grace, not legalism, compels you to do so.
❸ Journal
Take some time to think over what this verse really means. By the definitions, are you poor in spirit?
Are you someone who grieves over sin? What does it really mean to say you’re blessed today? Pour out your thoughts and feelings to God. Use your journal to record them or your prayer.
LEGALISM —noun
• excessive adherence to law or formula
• (theology) the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works; the judging of conduct in terms of adherence to precise laws.
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Meet the 2013 Village Directors
Posted by Karah
Chippewa
Julianne Weatherall is from Morristown, TN. She is a Sophomore Nursing student at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. This will be her second summer at Crestridge. Last year she served as a counselor in Chippewa 1. She has two older siblings, a nephew she adores, and beloved dog named Sailor. Julianne is excited for camp and cannot wait to hang out with all the Chippewas!
Chickasaw
Lacy Fisher is from Camden, TN. She is currently studying Nursing at Union University in Jackson, TN. This is Lacy’s second summer serving at Crestridge. Last year she was a counselor in Chickasaw 8. Lacy is excited to be back at camp playing Gold Rush, eating Chicken Tenders on Tuesdays, and most of all getting to know all the Chickasaws!
Cheyenne
Lisa Saari is from Lilburn, GA. She is currently a Psychology major at Furman University. This will be here ninth year at camp and second to serve as the Cheyenne Village Director. Lisa is ready for mini pizza Mondays, Night of Chaos, and hanging out with the Cheyennes!
Choctaw
Ryann Andrews is from Tallahassee, FL. She is studying Nursing at Florida State University. This will be Ryann’s thirteenth summer at Crestridge and her second summer at the Choctaw Village Director. Ryann is excited for another summer full of campfires, packet meals, and quality time with the Choctaw Village!
Cherokee
Aubrey Edkins is from Fayetteville, GA. She is currently studying at the University of Alabama. This will be Aubrey’s ninth year at Crestridge. Aubrey is excited for this summer! She is ready for singspiration, building new relationships, and hanging out with the Cherokees!
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What’s The Attraction?
Posted by Karah
Do you go to church . . .
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to see your friends?
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because you think the speaker is cool?
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to learn about God?
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because your parents want you to?
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because the music and media stuff entertains you?
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to serve others?
Read Matthew 5:1-2. Ask yourself:
What do these verses tell you about why the disciples came to where Jesus was?
Do you go to church for the same reason? Why or why not?
Do you have a personal relationship with Christ? Explain. If so, how is it challenging or changing you?
Think About It
Today’s Scripture passage describes a huge crowd. In today’s church culture, we’d get so excited. We’d roll out a sweet sound system, set up a stage, bring in a cool worship leader, and put together a PowerPoint presentation complete with info about upcoming events for the big screens. Jesus didn’t operate that way, though. In fact, He did the exact opposite. When He saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. He didn’t have to try to draw people to Him; those who longed to know Truth came to Him and listened. The stuff wasn’t the attraction. Jesus was. Jesus still is.
The Point
True disciples of Christ don’t need to be entertained; they know they need a personal relationship with Him that challenges and changes them. Jesus’ disciples came to Him to be taught, to learn what it means to follow Him. Do you do the same?
Take Action
What are some ways you will spend time with Jesus this week so that He can challenge and change you? Comment a few ideas below, or jot them down In your journal.
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