"The traditional Friday night program had ended; campers were thinking about what had been presented to them. The campers were given a commitment card that they were to mark to express their commitment to Jesus.

"My campers and I walked back toward our cabin to pray, reflect, and talk about what we experienced during the program. I took the cards they had filled out to my room and had no sooner set them on my dresser when I heard a knock at the door. The door opened and one of my campers stepped in and asked to talk to me. This was a very sweet girl who was rather quiet and shy. It was her first time at camp, and she did not know much about God or the Bible. She came from a split family where a lot of pain and emotional burdens seemed to be placed on her shoulders. She sincerely cared about her loved ones with maturity beyond her years. If this child could deeply care enough for her family, then how could I, an adult, not have this same child-like faith and concern for others?

"She asked questions about the Bible and how she could know the truth and share it with her loved ones. Goosebumps ran up and down my arms as I stood there listening to her. I was in awe of how this little girl could grasp and understand so much about the reality of life and how much Christ is desperately needed in the lives of people. I explained to her how she could pray for those she loved and that Jesus would always be by her side whenever she needed Him. No matter what she was going through, or how she was feeling, she could always pray and read His Word.

"I realized the faith and hope of this child is the same faith I needed in order to live the life Christ has intended for me to live. If only we could all mature more in Christ by becoming more like a child...

"Jesus states in Matthew 18:3–4, 'I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.'

"After we prayed together, I had the most remarkable peace and joy a person could experience. She taught me one of the most valuable lessons in those few minutes. It was a gift from God I will never forget."

Stories similar to the one above, written by Cara Corn, a counselor at Camp Au Sable, are repeated throughout the summer. Camp is a place that leaves an indelible imprint on staff and campers alike. To experience camp is to experience the love of Jesus.

Come, explore the exciting possibilities waiting for you at Camp Au Sable—new friends, morning worship with our camp pastor, interesting classes, go-carts, horses, and exciting water adventures. Not only do we have six weeks of youth camps, but we have four weeks of family camps.

Registration began March 28. The best way to register is online at www.campausable.org. If you have any questions, call Lyn at (517) 316-1570.

Jim Micheff is the Michigan Conference youth director.

Camp Au Sable Dates

Adventurer Camp: June 11–18 (Ages 8–9)

Junior Camp: June 18–25 (Ages 10–11)

Tween Camp: June 25–July 2 (Ages 12–13)

Teen Camp: July 2–9 (Ages 14–16)

Specialty Camp: July 9–14* (Ages 10–16)

Family Camp I: July 16–23 (All Ages)

Family Camp II: July 23–30 (All Ages)

Family Camp III: July 30–Aug. 6 (All Ages)

Mini Family Camp: Aug. 9–13 (All Ages)

*A five-day camp

Camp Sagola Dates

Every year, two simultaneous seven-day camps are offered at Camp Sagola. This year they will be held the week of July 16–23. If you live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and would like to attend Camp Sagola, please contact Nathan Stearman at nstearman@gmail.com; download a brochure at campsagola.org; or call (906) 748-0059.