Speed With Direction...

Every morning at KidsCamp, the adult counselors took their breakfast and went off to another room to eat. It served two purposes. First, a moment away from the kids, reason enough. The kids there were great, but it was nice to have a quiet meal everyday. The second reason, was to have devotions. Every morning someone shared what God was doing in their life. It was nice for me because I didn't know any of the adults there and it was a chance to get to know them better.

The one devotion that stood out to me the most was the last. A really great guy named Wayne Smith (and no, not the pastor from SCC for any readers in KY) shared about how he had gotten back in touch with a boy that had been a camper. The first question he asked Wayne, after all that time, was did he "remember" him? Wayne said what struck him was the kid just wanted someone to care about him and remember him. It was a reminder about how important each moment we spend with kids at church can be. That time listening and encouraging them could be the only time a grown-up ever tells them how much Jesus loves them and how special they are.

We're getting ready to gear up for the fall and I'm praying that we have a ton of moments like that. Moments where kids feel loved and wanted and remembered, even if it's the only time that week. ESPECIALLY if it's the only time that week. Can't wait for the fall!