We are U-Knighting!

It was a beautiful day at Camp Cherokee today! There was sunshine and relief from the humidity, which is a perfect combination. There were no major hiccups in today's schedule...thanks in part to Mr. Kyle being more mindful about counting his chickens before they hatch.

We'll being with a few highlights from last night's message. Scott Pilkington began the week by reminding both students and adults that God is not part of the agenda for the week; He is the agenda. It's easy to lose that mindset at time with all that goes on during a camp, so it's nice to have that point reinforced. Pilkington went on to challenge the students to consider what their life communicates to the people around them. Do other recognize the presence and influence of Christ in our lives? How do we communicate the gospel to those around us? Those are questions that we should all ask ourselves on a regular basis.

Beth Burkey and Robert Green are leading the morning groups for the girls and guys. The guys talked about the two things that spiritual knights do: they face up, and they 'fess up. A true knight will face up to the sin in his or her life and not try to blame others for their sin. Once we face up to our sin, we must confess it ('fess up). Talking about and confessing the sin in our life is one of the first steps experiencing freedom from that sin. The ladies discussed how it is God's love that unites them with the Father, through the Son, and gives them their royalty. A true spiritual princess is not created for her pleasure, but she is created for His glory.

In the evening service, Pilkinton focused on choices. How do you know when something is right or wrong? Well, Pilkinton changes the question around. It's not about right and wrong; it's about life and death. He challenged the students to ask themselves, "Is this going to kill my joy and delight?" The things that are of God and bring Him glory produce life and the fruit of the Spirit. Those things that are not of God kill the fruit in our lives. Let us be a people who choose life!

Without further au dieu, here is the first slideshow of the week! Enjoy!