In a skit, answer the Bible’s great unanswered questions:
The Source
What if the Last Supper were held at a Hibachi grill?
What if Daniel, instead of being thrown into a den of Lion’s, was thrown into a den of teenage girls?
What if instead of his long hair, it was Samson’s tattoos that gave him strength?
What if instead of the Red Sea, Moses had to get the nation of Israel through a crowded shopping Mall?
What if Joseph and Mary lived tonight, she was pregnant with Jesus, and all they had was a 1982 Volkswagen with leaking cylinders. . . and all the motels were full?
2017 4th Counselor meeting 3-some (cheese), Who Is?, Vacation Slides, Martha,
Prayer Me report Intros in groups… …..a memorable moment from one of this year’s camps.
DEVOTION: Brenan Pool.
Ellie. . nice job writing the Ellie and God scenes. “My group focused more on the spiritual this week and it really worked.” The new campfire procedure… wow. Really affected my group. The fishing Open and Closed sign was a good idea. . kept kids from running down to the pond unattended. Really proud of the way Brandon and Kyler pulled it off. Needed a little more time after the campfire walk. Small Group 3’s mime should happen again. The Drama den can get pretty crowded. I miss the counselor Prayer walks that used to take place. Travis Deaver and others used to lead them. Could we do this during off sessions?
Without Joel this week I need someone to organize the wakeup music.
Perf groups: all ages How many …4?
Medical emergencies Allergies for this camp: READ LIST Supplies upstairs
Drama…do rules skit again
Before giving Tylenol/ibuprofen, check their form to make sure they have permission to take it. All medicines given to ___________
Who has had First Aid training..school or otherwise. (count hands) We must keep a written record of anyone treated for any sort of first aid.
Be a little careful of a few things.. try to never talk to a camper privately behind a closed door. If the problem is big, have a third person there. .. especially if opposite sex.
.. Help fight homesickness.. 1) parking lot in the morning, 2) mealtime, 3) bedtime Do your best to get them to stay, but don’t see it as a personal defeat.
________ fish judges
If you’re a fish judge or pond watcher, get in the front of the food line.
Things we can do better: Got better on having all groups in place for meals. Usually the only ones late are the counselors. Use the bulk of your small group time talking about important matters. At the final altar, kids are always slow coming up then we run short of time at the end. . Counselors: if you feel led, you come up when you get to the sanctuary. Don’t let the campfire sharing get too counselor-dominated as long as we have campers who want to say something.
Things that were especially good last weekend. . Your energy and encouragement . . . fantastic. Remembering staff meetings. Loving kids. Great devotions this year.
Remember: at registration, keep the kids up at the table and you hang in the background.
Tell them to put their cell phones away..if it continues, see me. Will let them check messages before bedtime. This year’s rule: okay to use as camera, but no calling or texting. Very few problems last year.
Tomorrow morning’s assignments: Registration: _____ __________ __________ Do not leave the table until ______ says Okay. In dorms: __________? (assign someone.. ) All others: meet at cars… Procedure at cars: go in groups, greet the parents and the kids, give them a card..get the camper in the building. …stay with them until they’re connected. Don’t just snatch the camper and leave the parent there. Someone stay and explain things to Mom or Dad.
Food Serving… Read new rules. Hats and gloves to put food away. Try to stay out of kitchen unless properly dressed. No open drinks in kitchen. New hat box and old hat box.
Must be ready at 7 in the morning and some earlier.
Know where your Friday night group is going to be after the walk.
YOU MUST PLAN TOMORROW’S SMALL GROUP TIME TONIGHT!
Your job: Connect them to Jesus. Christ’s job: to change their lives. We are not the fan, just the extension cord.
This weekend: some staff-only small groups?
Talking to kids about Christ… K.I.S.S. . .
• You’ve got to above all else, want to grow closer to Christ tonight • Be willing to step out in faith…into unfamiliar territory
Tonight is for you…your preparation.