I've just returned from another incredible evening at Camp Hope. One of the reasons I so enjoy our Wednesday get-togethers is to hear first hand how God is working and moving in people's lives from all over the country (and world, even). As I listened to folks speaking tonight, I was struck by how God is working, not just here on the Coast but all over the U.S. and world. We have 19 young people in this week from Delmarva Christian School in Delaware. This is the second trip to Camp Hope for 15 of the 19. These young people have been a tremendous encouragement, just watching their faith in action. I learned tonight that one 14-year old young man told his mom and dad that he didn't want to take a family vacation this year; instead, he wanted to come to Camp Hope and help rebuild homes on the Coast! Forget the beach or such; he wanted to come down here and endure 90 degree (+) days with 90% (+) humidity, working hard for 10 hours (+) a day. What a tribute to the young man's parents and to the transforming grace of our Lord Jesus Christ! And what an encouragement for us!
What's amazing is that there are many, many stories just like that one from others who sacrifice to come down and help us rebuild. This week, we have volunteers from Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York.
For those who are interested in joining us on Wednesdays, we meet for dinner just about every week (call the church office for details) beginning at 6pm.
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