Friday, May 27, 2011

SMT Orientation 2011 Coming to a Close

"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."

SMT Orientation Week 2011 is coming to a close tomorrow morning. We were blessed by Michael Satterfield and Clay Tyner of One Less Stone; both men leading us to the throne of God.

Tomorrow is a very special day for the Summer Mission's Team. We call it Commissioning Day, referring to a charge on the SMT's life to serve Christ daily at Highland Lakes Camp and everywhere they may go after their service here. It's an amazing thought to consider these students giving up a summer to serve the Lord to follow His call.

It is a special time, so please keep this service on your prayers. Also, tomorrow, join is from home praying for Summer 2011 at HLC3. Some things you can be praying for: the students and leaders traveling to and attending camp, full time staff, SMT staff, the program guests, volunteers, lives to be changes in the name of Christ, and whatever the Lord lays on your heart.

God bless each of you and we thank you for your prayers.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Twelve

The lifeguards certification is complete and tomorrow is the big day. Please continue to remember to join us each day by praying for the SMT's, Team Servant, volunteers, and full time staff.

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

Day 12: THE SMT's. This is it. On this day chances are bags are packed and SMT's are head our way. Be praying for them; that the will come and pull up a seat to the banquet table of Christ and taste and see His goodness. My friends, it will get rough, so please continue to keep the SMT's of 2011 in your prayers throughout the summer.

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Eleven

The lifeguards are working on Day Two of certification. Please contine to join us each day in prayer for the training and before the rest of the SMT's arrive.

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45

Day 11: Pray for the SMT's family and friends back home and at school. Pray that they will support the students through prayer and know that what they are doing is Kingdom work. They may not understand why they are giving up a summer for this. Pray also that the SMT's will have the words to speak to them when questions arise.

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Monday, May 16, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Ten

The lifeguards started training today. Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the rest of the SMT's arrive.

"Be anxious about nothing but in everything with prayer and petition present your request to God." Philippians 4:6

Day 10: Each Other. The SMT's are about to meet 50ish new "friends". Pray that pride and other selfish things will be put to death so that you can serve each other and the Lord better.

"Be joyful; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Friday, May 13, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Nine

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 9: Recreation Staff. This is the largest staff we have each year. They lifeguard and entertain our guest with various activities from Rifle Range, Archery, Ropes Course, and Paintball Course. Pray for safety of this staff and no injuries.

"Be joyful; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Thursday, May 12, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Eight

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 8: PR/Marketing. These two staffs work closely together. We all want a way to commemorate our summer and thanks to these we can have that. They take pictures and video and spend hours editing. They also run the sound during worship experiences. Also, the Marketing staff has the Gift Shop and Concession Stand. (Yay, BROWN COWS!!!!)

"Be joyful; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Seven

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 7: Kitchen Staff. You must eat while you are at camp, and this staff does it. They are great at what they do and always provide. Pray for a burn free and accident free summer. Also pray that attitudes will not clash.

"Be joyful; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day 6

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 6: Health Techs. Meds, meds, a Band-Aid, and more meds - another countless hour job. Pray for patience with each other and safety for all staff and guests.

"Be joyful; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Five

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 5: The Maintenance team. Each summer these guys spend countless hours making sure people have water, toilets get unclogged, air conditioners work properly, and take care of your trash. Pray for unity of this team of men.

"Be joyful; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Sunday, May 8, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Four

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 4: ALL GUESTS. We have it calculated that there will be some 9,000+ guest here this summer. Pray that they may experience God in a new way and be blessed by their experience here.

"Be joyful; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Saturday, May 7, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Three

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 3: Interns. Just be praying for them as well. They, too, were out here year round. Pray for the role they will play this summer.

"Be anxious about nothing but in everything with prayer and petition present your request to God." Philippians 4:6

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Friday, May 6, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day Two

Please contine to join us each day in prayer before the SMT's arrive.

Day 2: Full Time Staff and their families as they have continued to serve here year round. Summer gets crazy and they have to sacrifice a lot of family time.

"Be anxious about nothing but in everything with prayer and petition present your request to God." Philippians 4:6

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT

Thursday, May 5, 2011

SMT Prayer Countdown: Day One

Kim Gilstrap, one of the HLC3 Interns has put together a SMT Prayer Countdown. She has served as an SMT for 3 summers and served as an intern for a semester. Kim is from Missouri and loves to share Christ with others.

Welcome Aboard! Over the course of the next 15 or so days we would like to invite you on this prayerful journey for the summer about to get underway. Please join us each day in pray before the SMT's arrive.

"Be anxious about nothing but in everything with prayer and petition present your request to God." Philippians 4:6

Day 1: Thank God for the opportunity to serve in this capacity this summer. Also for meeting you right where you are. For He alone is WORTHY of everything.

For more information about the Summer Mission Team (SMT) program visit our website www.highlandlakescamp.org/SMT