Senior Camp took place at Heatree Centre in Dartmoor from 2nd–9th of August. There were many changes to the leaders, officers and cooks, but we were very thankful to the Lord for many provisions leading up to camp. We had 23 campers from all over the country ranging from 14–18-year-olds and from Christian and non-believing families.
Tom Baker, who has been a camper previously and an officer on Senior Camp, was our chaplain. He took the morning services, studying Matthew and the way that God cares and draws near to us. He challenged the campers each morning with difficult questions they might think of and then answered the questions by showing Jesus to them and what He has done for us. This was reinforced in smaller Bible studies where campers could ask searching questions and discuss the passage further. We really felt the Lord’s blessing during the meetings and God’s presence with us and we were all greatly encouraged by Tom’s ministry. Alun Ebenezer took the epilogues at the end of the day. He gave us all time to reflect on creation, the perfection of the Garden of Eden, the fall, redemption and the hope of Heaven and what is to come for believers; the talks were challenging to all.
It was an action-packed week with many fun activities, ranging from silly sports, quirky quizzes, a Bake Off competition and orienteering and raft building. We also visited local seaside towns, where campers had to find cunningly disguised officers. With such a busy week we could always rely on being fed well by Ruth Alcolado and a well organised team of cooks!
The time passed very quickly, and we were kept safe in everything we did. We are so grateful to all the talented and committed officers who served to make Senior Camp possible. There was a lovely atmosphere, which made leading the camp for the first time a delight. Please continue to pray for the campers, that the Lord would continue to work in the hearts of non-believers. Also to build up the campers who are Christians, to increase their faith and witness as they return to school or start University. We are so thankful to the Lord for all of His provision and care for this week of camp.
The Seymours
