 BAPTISMAL PROCESSIONAL—Zach Wegner leads campers to baptism ceremony on last day of camp. [Photos by Thomas C. Hanson, Janet Morrison and Michael Morrison] |
BIG BEAR, California—God blessed us with a spiritually enriching week, 7,000 feet above sea level at Cedar Lake Camp in Big Bear Village, July 4 to 10.
One hundred sixty-two campers (119 teens and 43 preteens), 56 staff and three children were uplifted and sustained by the love and power of the Holy Spirit. Our 221 participants represented a 10 percent increase in attendance over last summer.
BAPTISMAL PROCESSIONAL—Zach Wegner leads campers to baptism ceremony on last day of camp. [Photos by Thomas C. Hanson, Janet Morrison and Michael Morrison] |
New activities this year were a drama class, BB guns, a canoe obstacle race, two elements of high ropes challenge for each teen, and a water carnival and star-gazing through a telescope for preteens.
Two teen praise bands led us in praise and worship during the week—Hearts of Praise from NewLife Fellowship and The Lost Testament from New Hope Christian Fellowship. The teens from Desert Oasis Community Church presented an original 53-minute Christian film to the camp, titled My Best Friend.
 Hannah Wegner being baptized. |
More than 40 campers made first-time commitments or rededicated their lives to Jesus Christ. On Thursday, July 8, Pastor Bermie Dizon invited those who felt called to missions, ministry, Christian education or camp leadership to come forward to receive a prayer of blessing and the laying on of hands. One hundred out of 119 teens came forward to be commissioned.
Camp culminated with a baptismal procession of 250 people, including parents, following bagpiper Zach Wegner to the lakefront, where we baptized 14 campers. We praise God for demonstrating his love and grace to the campers and staff of SEP 2004.
 Dorms 6B and 8B at archery. |
Joe Apolinar and Jessica Morgan at dance class. |
 Tierra Boyd at the lake. |
 Cameron Singleton leaps for the bar on the challenge course. |
 From left: Stephanie Tkach, Betsy Hanson, Lacey Zhorne. |
 Curtis May: Christian living class. |
 Dorm 3G at the Novelty Olympics. |
 Dorm 5B |
 Challenge course instructor and group. |
 Canoeing on the lake. |
Tiffany Parker, Felicia
Williamson, Cassandra Alaniz and
Laura Morrison.
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