The End of the Summer of 2011

It has flown by. It seems like just a few weeks ago that staff were first arriving. Before we knew it, the middle of the Summer had arrived and now the end is in sight. It has been great. It is always amazing and refreshing to see how God is working in the lives of the campers who come here. It is wonderful to watch the fiery red sunsets on Round Lake, to hear about the fish that were caught with the camp grand parents and to watch the power of God in a thunderstorm. It is joyous to listen to campers sing worship, to listen to the staff playing their instruments and to hear God's word shared, for some, hearing it for the very first time. It is energizing to hear kids playing at the waterfront, to see the splash of a person jumping off the rope swing and to hear the hum of the speed boat pulling the red shark across the water. And it is powerful to sit in the silence, to hear the wind in the leaves and to look into the night sky and realize that we are so very small but that a God who created it all knows each and every one of our names. This is why we do what we do. And, although it is not the end of camp for the year, it is the passing of another season. It is a season that holds many fond memories for those who are blessed enough to be able to come to this place. We pray for many more Summers to come, many more sunsets, bon fires and Hallelujah's to echo across the lake. And we pray that those who do not yet know Jesus would be able to experience his transformational love here, at home or wherever his followers are sent. We hope to see you sometime in the next year at Covenant Pines. If not, we will see you again next Summer. God Bless.

2011 Sr High 2

It has been a busy week and it is hard to believe it is already Friday! Yesterday, campers participated in the all camp Ga Ga Ball tournament. Due to the rain we had, the Ga Ga Ball pit was nice and muddy again. There were lots of muddy arms, legs and even a few faces. Campers had the chance to wash away the mud in the swimming area and find respite from the warm, but enjoyable, weather.

Today, campers can look forward to the Powder Puff Football game between female campers and staff. There are rumors that Rosie Peterson will be playing for the staff team. We shall see. Even though it is Friday, there are still plenty of activities to participate in, worship songs to sing, moments to be in awe of God and time to spend with friends, new and old. Please continue to pray for the campers here and that God does amazing things this week in their lives.

Sr High 2

Thunderstorms rolled through the McGregor area last night. It was a rainy start to the week but morning brought sun and a fresh start. It has been a powerful week already. Pat Hall, the speaker for the week, started off with a rousing session that has set a high tempo for the week. It will be fun to see how the campers grow and expand this week in their faith. It is great to talk with them and see what God is doing in their lives. Perhaps there will be a few storms exposed in peoples lives that will bring a new day, sunshine and a fresh start.

2011 Sr. High 2

It is the beginning of the end! The last youth camp of the Summer! Today kicks off our Sr. High 2 week of camp and we are all excited, tired but excited. Our speaker is Pastor Pat Hall and we are ready to see and hear the amazing things God is doing in the lives of the campers. Please keep all of the staff and campers in your prayers. Also, remember to check the facebook fan page or website for pics of the fun. Facebook.com/covenantpines or www.covenantpines.org.

Pack Attack Day

Today is the Pack Attack! The packs have their cheers, their costumes and are ready to cheer each other on. It is going to be a great day at Covenant Pines. The weather is good and God has been doing amazing things in the lives of campers and staff. After all of the craziness of the day, campers and staff get to kick back and enjoy each others company at Pines Fest this evening. It's a time to relax, talk, throw a frisbee and enjoy the beautiful surroundings God has blessed us with here at Covenant Pines.

2011 Jr High 2

The Pack Attack is fast approaching!!! For those of you who don't know, one of the highlights at Jr High camp at Covenant Pines is the Pack Attack. It is a giant relay race that covers the entire territory of Covenant Pines. The best part is that it is fun. The saying is, if the pack attack stops being fun we stop having the pack attack. The race includes all sorts of fun challenges like canoeing, biking, trivia, speed beading, slushy drinking, archery and more. There is something for everyone. What is probably more fun is that the campers find out their pack early in the week and spend time prepping for the big event with costumes and cheers. The dining hall is often filled with various chants from the different teams. Stay tuned for the results! And thanks for the continued prayers and support!

2011 Jr High 2

We are off to another week at camp! Jr High 2 is under way and the weather is excellent. We are excited to see God working in the lives of these Jr highers. Please continue to pray for our staff as they work with the kids. The Summer is nearly over! Hard to believe, but true! We hope to see you at camp. And as always, keep up with us on Facebook.com/covenantpines for pictures of the action.

2011 Trailblazer 2

Apparently Summer decided to show up. The weather is drastically different from what it was at the beginning of June but we'll take it. This week has been good so far. The kids are having lots of fun at the beach, playing big games and singing songs at worship. We hope God has changes in store for our campers and staff like the change in the weather. Thanks for the continued prayers and support. God bless!

Trailblazer 2

We are getting ready for another awesome week at camp! It will be warm but there are plenty of ways to cool down at camp. The waterfront activities will be well utilized this week. It is a nice change from the cool start we had to Summer. Please pray for our staff, campers and volunteers. We are excited for the things God is doing this Summer!

End of Trailblazer Beginning of Jr High

Sunday brought the end of Trailblazer 1. It was a great week filled with energetic kids, staff and lots of fun and learning. Sunday also brought a brief rest for the staff before Jr Highers arrive Monday morning.
There was also a bit of excitement Sunday night when the power went out for a while. Thankfully the power was restored and things are ready to go for this week!