God Is, So I Can!

//RHEMA Kids: Campmeeting Update

What do you get when you combine chirping crickets, a ton of marshmallows, and hundreds of excited, screaming, elementary-aged
kids in one room? Pretty much one of the most amazing Campmeetings for kids you’ve ever seen!

 

This year, the RHEMA Kids Auditorium was transformed into a “camp” loaded with fun, unique (and sometimes crazy) camp counselors, and the Word of God. “We do all the fun things you would do at a real camp,” said Denise Burns, RHEMA Bible Church children’s minister and camp director for the week. “We’re eating popcorn and playing really messy games. We even found marshmallows with our feet in a tub of pudding!”

And the kids loved it! Each night they jumped right in, cheering for the marshmallow wars and other games, singing and doing the motions to the camp song, and making new friends. Amid all the fun and activities, they also worshipped the Lord and learned about the Word.

“Our theme this week is God is, so I can,” said Rev. Burns. “We’re teaching the kids that God is our healer, so we can be healed. God is our provider, so we can have all our needs met. God is our peace, so we don’t have to be stressed out or worried. God is, so I can!”

Kids also learned that no matter what they do or where they go, God is love, and He always loves them. As they realized this, many children were born again—which is what it’s all about. “I like seeing people get saved,” one young girl exclaimed. “It’s so cool!”

By Friday, camp was coming to a close, but the kids were pumped about what they’d experienced during the week. During a time of worship, they just entered in, closing their eyes and lifting their hands toward Heaven. As they sang “glory to God,” the presence of the Lord filled the RHEMA Kids auditorium where they were, and a quiet stillness came over the entire place. No one wanted to stop worshipping as they basked in God’s presence.

“This is exactly what we endeavor to do,” remarked Rev. Burns. “The kids all had a blast learning about the Word of God. I’m so thankful they came to Campmeeting!”