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October 2018

It's been an action-packed month at Sunrise! Read below to find out about a college retreat, family camp, and our recruitment trip to Bob Jones University--plus upcoming prayer requests.

A College Retreat

At the end of last month, a college group visited for their first retreat. This relaxing weekend was filled with great discussions, Bible studies, and singing. And of course, everyone got to try some favorite camp activities like the train, swimming, skeet shooting... and even napping in a hammock.
Field Trips!
God has brought many school groups to come and hear the Gospel at Sunrise. It's been exciting to watch even the most talkative of kids settle down to listen to truth!

On a recent field trip, some second-graders heard the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection on the train. As soon as the presentation was over, these kids began to sing that "God's not dead," but alive! It was encouraging to see these excitable children stop to sing this song without any prompting from an adult--they wanted to sing about our Lord!

Fall Family Camp

The first weekend of October was filled with laughter, Bible study, and sweet fellowship between staff and campers alike at our annual Fall Family Camp. Several new families enjoyed the weekend, along with many others who have attended year after year! Everyone learned from the messages on the life of Hezekiah.

A Trip to Bob Jones

The morning after Family Camp, our staff embarked on a four-hour journey to Bob Jones University for their Summer Ministry Conference. A boy from another camp quickly befriended all of us from Sunrise, and even lent a hand in our recruiting efforts! Much of our time was spent talking with college students and fellow camps. Please pray with us that God would give these students wisdom as they make summer plans. We'd love to see several of these students as camp staff this summer!

Answered Prayer @ The Planetarium!

Last month some green lines were being projected during planetarium programs, so we sent the projector to NY for repair. The Lord provided for the projector's maintenance, and for its safe arrival back to the planetarium. Thanks for your prayers!
Our next public showing is this weekend, October 27th - we'd love to see you here! Please pray with us that God would use this gospel presentation in the life of each guest.

Coming Up Next...

Groups
  • Over the next month, we'll host several more field trips, a public planetarium show, and another college retreat. Please pray that each of these groups would be challenged to take the next step in their relationship with God.
Construction Projects
  • First, the planetarium's walls and roof need a general cleaning and repainting, along with some sections that will need replaced.
  • Then, we'll go back to completing a new deck behind the dining hall.
  • Please pray for the time, skill, and finances to complete these projects.
Summer Camps
  • Please pray for wisdom as we plan staff training, prepare for registration, and look for summer staff over the next couple months.
  • Please pray for many more campers and staff to come this summer, ready to learn from and live out God's Word.

Thanks so much for reading and praying!
Abby Arguelles and Ben Sparks, for the staff at Camp Sunrise
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"From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised." Psalm 113:3

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