Here are some of the great stories coming in from Camp CUMCITO.

Tot Lot Boys

Down at the Tot Lot two boys named Dominic and Jazwon started fighting pretty early into their camp experience. The Big Siblings were very worried that it would become a huge issue throughout the week. But as they were playing basketball Dominic became very discouraged because he couldn’t make very many shots so he walked away to mope a little. To everyone’s surprise Jazwon went over to David and put his arm around him to comfort and encourage him!

Crafts

The kids at camp were very excited about making treasure boxes of their own. They understood that these boxes represented how God’s Word is a rich treasure that lives in us. A few of the campers were so thrilled about their creations that they begged to take them back to their cabins. After completion of their treasure boxes, the kids made harps which represented the harp that David played while singing songs to God. The campers cannot wait to play their harps when they get home!

A Counselor’s Story

One of my girls, Rizza, accused another, Tasha, of spitting on her picture. The two had been arguing all day long and Rizza had been talked to by our cabin’s counselor, cabin assistant, and myself. But she still moped around all day saying that she would never get over it and that she wanted to go home. It seemed no one could get through to her. Later on that night, Rizza pulled me aside asking me to postpone devotions so that she could talk to Tasha and I outside. Warily, I agreed. When we got outside I was shocked to find that Rizza wanted to sincerely apologize to Tasha. She accepted the apology and today the two are getting along exceptionally.

Sometimes when we thing there is nothing in someone’s heart but hate, God is breaking down barriers and shining through.

Camping at the Lake

On Tuesday evening, two cabins of girls camped out by the camp lake. After pitching tents, building a fire, making s’mores, and doing some devotions, the girls were ready for bed. Unfortunately, bad weather seemed to be coming our way. Staff members were continuously praying for the bad weather to pass and God answered our prayers! The storms passed Warsaw and the girls were able to finish their campout.

Note: Camper names have been changed.