In Awe of Him
> By Courtney Donald summer ministry team leader
This past school year I had been praying and seeking the Lord in what
He would have me do this summer. Through prayer and an internet search
the Lord brought me to Camp Tejas. I was extremely nervous and worried
because I was leaving home in South Carolina and traveling 17 hours away
to Texas without knowing anyone. The Lord gave me courage and I came
with confidence knowing that the Lord would provide and take care of me
the whole time I was at camp. These past couple of months at Tejas I have
grown so much in my relationship with the Lord. He has taught me to have
patience with others and in His timing all things will come. I have truly
sought out the Lord and what He looks like and how I want to mirror that
image in my own life. I have been given the opportunity here at Tejas to
be a team leader and grow in my leadership by being an example to those
around me. I spend time with believers just like me, who enjoy talking
about what the word of God says, and what it means to each person. Also,
I have more knowledge of what the Lord wants a follower of Him to be like
and the characteristics I should have. As a SMT member here at camp,
I have learned the importance of scripture memory and
how I should make it a daily habit in my life. No matter
what the situation is, I can always recall the truth in His
word to be my guide and help. I have enjoyed being able to
develop lifelong friendships with the people I have worked
along with this summer through praising and serving the
Lord as one body of Christ. I am forever grateful for this
opportunity that the Lord has given me to spend this season
in my life at Camp Tejas, and the growth I have experienced
through the amazing discipleship program here. I will take
back home with me my experience and remember that the
Lord will always provide and never leave me to stand alone,
but will be my strong hold through the good and the bad
times. I have to just trust in Him and have faith that could
move a mountain, because He created me and the Lord
wants to use me to teach others of His goodness through
me. I will always remember that and be thankful when I
think about summer 2009 at Camp Tejas! >>
“I have truly
sought out
the Lord and
what He looks
like and how I
want to mirror
that image in
my own life.”
(
No.
pages 2009
magazine.indd 8
4
Pool
time
)
Grab your friends and cannon ball into the deep
end or play a game of marco polo. Time in the
pool is always filled with action when it comes
to a game of water volleyball or basketball.
11/12/2009 1:15:08 pm