We've come to Camp Nathanael...

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Last summer, we were able to go to Camp Nathanael for family camp. 
That put a spark in all of the kid's heart for the mountains of KY...and they have been BEGGING to go back.
Throughout the year, Tyler and Amy did Bible lessons from CN. 
They had seven different lessons that included a Bible reading, activities, and memorizing several verses.
They completed their lessons in record time...and then waited for summer to arrive!!!


Amy's best friend, Sophie, came to camp with her...which made it even more fun!


And Tyler's friend, Gabriel, came all the way from NC too!!
(Gabriel's two older sisters also spent a week at Camp Nathanael...that put his family driving back and forth to to CN SIX times!!! That is love!)



The numbers were down for this particular week at camp...but our kids did not even notice!!!


The speaker for the week was Pastor Tim - he is the AWANA missionary for the state of KY,
He was AMAZING!!! The kids were totally captivated each time he spoke. And the truths were directly from the Bible and applicable for all ages.


Throughout the week, Pastor Tim would hang out with the kids - playing basketball, quizzing them on their verses...or telling them funny stories.
Long after their week at camp, our kids have been quoting Pastor Tim!


My friend, Angela, and I stayed up at Camp Nathanael with the kids  - volunteering to pitch hit where needed. Little did we know that "where needed" would be so exciting!!!


Due to some sicknesses and last minute family emergencies, they asked us to help out with the petting zoo (definitely not my most favorite thing in the world!!).


Most of the animals were fairly tame...but there was one in particular that gave us both quite a scare...the dreaded billy goat!!!


The kids had fun trying to scare the fainting goats...and all in all...the petting zoo was pretty fun. It definitely provided some hilarious stories to those back home!!


Every afternoon CN has music hour. These two were on the docket almost every day.
The first song was a bit shaky but they gained confidence as they went!
It was awesome to be able to hear them get better and better...and have a great time worshiping the Lord!



I LOVE CAMP NATHANAEL!!!!
While I was technically there to serve...I really felt like I was there to just soak up God's goodness.
I love the beauty that envelopes the mountains...and the peace that completely hems you in.
It was such a wonderful treat for me to spend the week at such a treasured place!!!



 And of course, joining in on the camp activities was fun too!!!







There are still missionary workers at CN that were there when I worked there...so many of my afternoons were spent catching up on all the lost time...


even if that meant I had to stuff envelopes to do it! 


I was also able to meet the next generation of CN workers...just as much of a delight to hear how God is moving in them! What a testimony to His faithfulness!!!




The last day is field day...the showdown for the competing teams...



Tyler did several activities including the swim dash...


and the three legged race.


Amy and Sophie also competed in the three legged race...



and also the running race...




The week seemed to fly by...full of so many treasured memories and once in a lifetime experiences for the kids.
Each one of them hold that week at camp as the highlight of the summer...and are counting the days till they can go back!!!

We've come to Camp Nathanael and we're glad we're here! 
We've come to learn of Christ our Savior dear.
We'll study the Word and pray...grow closer everyday.
And then, go home and live for Him!!

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