July 30th, 2025
by Haley Galvan
by Haley Galvan
Our theme for this summer has been “Walk Worthy”, and as we wrap up the summer it seems a key part of walking worthy has been unintentionally highlighted: worship. Worship helps us recognize all that God is and aligns our hearts to His worthiness. We have seen our students of every age grow in this practice at each of our three main summer programs.
At Kid’s Connection, 135 children entering K-5th participated in a daily worship activity time. They sang and danced with all their hearts, and then were led in a time of just sitting in God’s presence with quiet worship music playing. They were encouraged to talk to the Lord and listen for Him to speak to their hearts. Even some of our youngest students shared how much they loved learning to be still with the Lord!
We took 90 students entering 7th-12th grade to overnight camp this year. Amid all the fun, sweat, laughter, and adventures, a sweet spot of every day was the evening time spent in worship. We saw breakthrough moments happen in the lives of our students as they allowed their hearts to be softened and opened in the presence of God! Staff member Brandon Berry preached God’s Word each night, challenging students to live their everyday lives in ways that are worthy and point the world around them to Jesus.
Our 4th-6th grade day camp hosted 80 excited students, enjoying a fun camp experience while getting to go home every night. The worship times with the big group were precious, with local children’s pastor Mike Schmitz bringing God’s word each day. We offered several elective activities for students on two of the afternoons, and a handful of students chose to participate in a worship class. The teachers of this class felt challenged by the Lord to facilitate writing a spontaneous worship song with these students, and it was a time clearly marked by the leading and presence of the Holy Spirit!
We have been reminded in so many ways this summer that the Holy Spirit speaks to and works through ALL believers, regardless of their age, training, or level of experience! Please join us in praying that the moments our students encountered His presence in worship will stay with them, helping them Walk Worthy as they live out Psalm 29:2—“Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” (NLT)
At Kid’s Connection, 135 children entering K-5th participated in a daily worship activity time. They sang and danced with all their hearts, and then were led in a time of just sitting in God’s presence with quiet worship music playing. They were encouraged to talk to the Lord and listen for Him to speak to their hearts. Even some of our youngest students shared how much they loved learning to be still with the Lord!
We took 90 students entering 7th-12th grade to overnight camp this year. Amid all the fun, sweat, laughter, and adventures, a sweet spot of every day was the evening time spent in worship. We saw breakthrough moments happen in the lives of our students as they allowed their hearts to be softened and opened in the presence of God! Staff member Brandon Berry preached God’s Word each night, challenging students to live their everyday lives in ways that are worthy and point the world around them to Jesus.
Our 4th-6th grade day camp hosted 80 excited students, enjoying a fun camp experience while getting to go home every night. The worship times with the big group were precious, with local children’s pastor Mike Schmitz bringing God’s word each day. We offered several elective activities for students on two of the afternoons, and a handful of students chose to participate in a worship class. The teachers of this class felt challenged by the Lord to facilitate writing a spontaneous worship song with these students, and it was a time clearly marked by the leading and presence of the Holy Spirit!
We have been reminded in so many ways this summer that the Holy Spirit speaks to and works through ALL believers, regardless of their age, training, or level of experience! Please join us in praying that the moments our students encountered His presence in worship will stay with them, helping them Walk Worthy as they live out Psalm 29:2—“Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” (NLT)
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