Looking Back On The Summer Camp That Was
Is it a bird?
Is it a plane?
No!
It's... PYV LEGENDS!
For six days at the end of December, about two hundred and thirty young people from across Victoria joined together at Phillip Island Adventure Resort to hear about the most legendary legend of them all: THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Our afternoons were filled with legendary activities, such as rescuing the beautiful (yet very manly) Princess James Venning from the middle of a lake. Those who were daring enough braved the Giant Swing or the Flying Fox, while those with intellect and wit became champions of the board games. Meals fit for kings were eaten with glee and filled with raucous conversation. We laughed, we cried, we cheered, and we clapped. We sang of a giant moose and we waved as do the Mexicans. We were entertained by a start-of-the-art radio show and led in song by an exemplary band of maestros.
A highly intelligent, praiseworthy group of campers joined the youthMetro training program. They began learning skills in evangelism and advancing their biblical knowledge, so that they can be sent out to their local churches, to spread the gospel.
Amidst all the excitement, we came to study that subject which has confused the wisest of professors, and dazzled the richest of princes: LOVE. To Pete Sorrenson did we lend our ears, and he explained to us the mysteries of love:
1. That we were made in the image of a God who is love.
2. That we had loved wrongly, by loving ourselves more than our God and others.
3. That God loved us enough to send His Son.
4. That sex is a ‘superglue’ that has been made by God for married couples.
5. That the secret to a great friendship is love.
The gospel was preached strongly and clearly in both words and actions, and a number of campers came to be part of the Kingdom of Christ. We saw many lives challenged and changed.
On New Year's Eve, a feast and tournament were held, with brave challengers vying to be crowned the PYV legend of them all. Campers had the opportunity to brave a giant slide, attempt to dunk leaders into the lake, create shaving cream-beards, rock out to guitar hero, and enjoy many other activities. After the tournament was over, a giant dance party was held, with a thumping bass and amazing light display, and we brought in the New Year to the tune of ‘The Final Countdown’. After the dance party, we prayed and sang songs of praise to the Lord, asking him to guide our paths in 2012.
Summer Camp 2011-12, was truly a legendary start to the year!
Jacki McLeod
Summer Camp Leader
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