The HM Update

Good morning, good evening, and good night. Depending on where you are at the time of reading this, greetings. It has been a whirlwind of a time lately. I can't believe how fast time has gone by. The delay in this post comes from me taking a break from technology during my staff break. We took off to Seward, and my computer and all internet activities took a break from me. So now I come to you rested and ready to update you.
Due to the 4th of July, week four was shortened by one day. That way the campers could be home on the fourth. The idea worked. Campers went home happy, numbers were higher than last, staff got an extra day of rest, and the weather couldn't have been better.
Last Monday opened with an amazing experience. Now, I have seen amazing things here in Alaska. God hand is very evident here. Every morning is an experience that makes me in awe of the creator. Last Monday was just that. During chapel practice. I saw something out the window. At first I thought it was a raven. But it turned out to be an eagle diving at the water. My first reaction was to stop playing drums, and sit in awe. A few other people saw it, and the eagle had moved on by the time I could get outside. But alas, after chapel, a few of us were headed up to the office when we saw the eagle just sitting in the top of a tree by the play ground. It was amazing just standing there below the eagle. Just watching it, and snapping photos. It flew to different locations,and we proceeded to follow it to two other locations before calling it a night.
The rest of the week was an interesting time of talking to some campers, planning and looking ahead to some important changes in life. On Wednesday, the campers went on camp outs. Two events that highlighted my week had to have been a lightening storm (rare up here), and the number of campers that just wanted someone to talk to. It is sad to see the number of campers that are holding so much baggage, and just want to share it with someone. Its depressing but yet joyful to see that they want help and to get rid of all the baggage they carry. On Thursday, we had 31 campers come forward during a time of accepting Christ as Savior and dedication time. God was working. Some campers remained seated, but you can see the battle within their heart taking place by watching their movement and expressions as they sat there.
This week is our short week. Wednesday through Saturday is the camp week. We are in our second day already, and with the whole camp being younger campers, it becomes very draining trying to keep up with them. Already we can see exhaustion on the counselor's faces. But the joy is also evident. Be in prayer as the counselors work with this younger group.

Other prayer requests:
- With three weeks left after this:
- Family Camp
- The internship program that is being started here
- Strength for the summer staff
- State Fair