Camp Boothe News

2011-10-10T21:43:00.000-05:00

2012 Season 5 Conference

(College & Career)

January 13th, 14th, 15th

(Weekend of MLK Jr. Holiday)

Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13th

Click HERE to download your application today.

Cost $60.00

Mail application to:

Season 5

c/o Camp Boothe

P. O. Box 240

Greenpond, Alabama 35074

SOPAS

2011-10-01T18:59:00.000-05:00

SOPAS was held at Camp Boothe and

what a tremendous blessing. Thanks be to God for
spirit-filled classes under the direction of

Bishop Ortiz, Bishop Varlack, and Bishop Menke.

Term attendees

Chillin !!!!!!!!

2011-07-07T00:46:00.002-05:00

Worship

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Worship

2011-07-07T00:38:00.002-05:00

Talent Time

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Talent Time

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Talent Time

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Talent Time

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Talent Time

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Talent Time

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Talent Time

2011-07-07T00:15:00.001-05:00

Nurse Amanda Burns

2011-07-07T00:13:00.001-05:00

Donna, Lucas, Tayer, Deborah

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Workers

2011-07-07T00:09:00.002-05:00

Workers ??????

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Secretary Cheryl Williams

2011-07-07T00:02:00.001-05:00

Mean Deans Byron and Sabrena Brasher

2011-07-06T23:52:00.001-05:00

Great Food

2011-07-06T23:49:00.002-05:00

Great Kitchen Staff

2011-07-06T23:45:00.002-05:00

More Fun Time

2011-07-06T23:41:00.002-05:00

Fun Time

2011-07-06T23:36:00.001-05:00

Look out Donna !

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Fun and Games!

2011-07-06T23:12:00.002-05:00

Plat it Avery !

2011-07-06T23:11:00.002-05:00

Morning Devotion

2011-07-06T23:08:00.002-05:00

Boy's Class

2011-07-06T23:06:00.001-05:00

Girl's Class

2011-07-06T23:03:00.002-05:00

Having Fun!

2011-07-06T23:00:00.002-05:00

Let's go eat !

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Balloons!!!!

2011-07-06T22:10:00.002-05:00

Getting a T shirt

2011-07-06T22:06:00.002-05:00

Registration

2011-07-06T22:02:00.002-05:00

Welcome Pee Wee Campers

2011-07-06T21:59:00.001-05:00

Pee Wee Camp 2011

2011-07-06T21:53:00.001-05:00

Camp Boothe Weekly Prayer Initiatives

2011-04-19T23:22:00.009-05:00

The Camp Board has enacted a Weekly Prayer Initiative for our state. This was introduced at the Pastor's Retreat in January and it will be our focus at the State Convention in July. Each day of the week we have a Prayer Directive that covers our basic needs for Camp Boothe. The Book of James tells us "the prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness." Prayer changes things and prayer changes us. These weekly prayer initiatives have been placed on a beautiful magnet, to remind us to pray for Camp Boothe. We want every household to have one and plan to give them out at our retreats and State Convention. Prayer is one of our core values and it will be the key to reaching the young harvest and developing leaders.

Build a New Pool Fence at Camp Boothe!

2011-03-23T12:28:00.014-05:00

ATTENTION ALL FRIENDS OF CAMP BOOTHE!

Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 for Camp Boothe. We need a new pool fence and we believe that we can raise the money in 30 days (Get it installed before camping season).

MAIL YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO:

Camp Boothe, P.O. Box 240, Greenpond, AL 35074

OR

Contribute online NOW at http://www.campboothe.org/Home.asp. Click on MAKE A DONATION to contribute today.

Thank You!

Camp Boothe Presbyter Joey Mojica Teaches at TeamUp Conference

2010-10-29T10:11:00.000-05:00

Camp Boothe Presbyter Joey Mojica teaches Thursday at the TeamUp Conference in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The TeamUp Conference focuses on strategies for reaching the young harvest. Camp Boothe is committed to reaching the young harvest for Jesus Christ. Watch the TeamUp Conference live at www.cogop.org/webcast

Pee-Wee Camp

2010-06-29T23:32:00.009-05:00

Pee-Wee Camp

2010-06-28T14:36:00.012-05:00

Welcome to Pee-Wee Camp 2010

There are 91 campers this week!
Here are some of the day's activities:

Registration

Orientation

Dinner

Talent time

Service

Senior Camp 2010

2010-06-14T14:38:00.004-05:00

We have been here 24 hours! And it has been a blast already! 121 campers are buzzing all over the campus, and staff are excited and working to make this a great camp. After registering and settling in we met at the Barn for orientation last night, met the staff and signed up for clubs. The night ended with a great Ice Cream Sundae social. Today we have played Dodge Ball, had Spirit Time with our Cabin Leaders and Pool Time! Above are some pictures of registration, check the blog later for more pictures!

Collegiate Camp 2010

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Collegiate Camp-A night of Worship with Rick Pino

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Senior Camp 2010

2010-06-09T15:33:00.003-05:00

We cant wait to see all the Senior Campers and Staff, It's gonna be a great week with sport tournaments, longer club times and guest speakers! Registration is this Sunday at 2:00pm!

Blessings....PC and Liz

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One Word "AWESOME"

2010-06-09T10:13:00.002-05:00

Pee Wee Camp

2010-06-05T18:33:00.001-05:00

Collegiate Camp 2010

2010-05-26T16:42:00.002-05:00

Golf Scramble

2010-05-11T11:37:00.002-05:00

Men's Retreat

2010-05-11T11:35:00.001-05:00

2010 CAMP BOOTHE CAMPER & RETREAT APPLICATIONS

2010-04-27T10:16:00.005-05:00

Click on one of the links below to download and print your UPDATED 2010 Camp Boothe Camper & Retreat Applications!

Click here for 2010 Camper Application

Click here for 2010 Retreat Application

Click here for 2010 Camp Boothe Dates & Tuition Info

2010 Camping Dates for Camp Boothe are Available

2010-03-10T14:22:00.000-06:00

Alabama Church of God of Prophecy Youth Camp Dates are available for 2010! Click on the link below to view the dates and details for our camps.

http://www.campboothe.org/calendar.html

Season 5

2010-01-24T22:04:00.006-06:00

Copy and paste the following link to view the new Season 5 Blog:

http://season5blog.blogspot.com/

If you attended the retreat and have pictures and/or comments that you would like to post, please email me and I will be happy to give you access to the blog. If you have a testimony or you would like to share an encouraging word, please feel free to post as often as you would like.

"Feed Your Roots" Season 5 Retreat

2010-01-05T06:28:00.004-06:00

If you are between the ages of 19-30 you are invited to attend a weekend retreat for young adults @ Camp Boothe. This event "Feed Your Roots" will be centered around relationships and personal discipleship.

DATES: January 15th - January 18th

This will be held on MLK Jr. Birthday Weekend (no work, no school on Monday the 18th). Registration will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday the 15th.

COST $60 [includes lodging, meals & special events)

SPECIAL GUESTS include Dr. H.E. Cardin

and David James Ministry Team.

Our main focus will be on spiritual aspects, but we trust that it will also reveal to each of us the enjoyment of deepening our relationship with the Father as well as each other. There will be a time of worship & ministry, as well as a time to hang out in the coffee bar, paint or play football.

I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5

Young Adults Retreat

2009-10-27T21:22:00.011-05:00

EXCITING NEWS . . .

In January 2010, we will be

conducting a retreat for

Young Adults @ Camp Boothe.

The Retreat dates will be January 15 - 18

(MLK Jr Holiday Weekend).

If you are between the ages of 19 - 30,

mark these dates

on your calendar and plan to attend this

exciting weekend of special events & leadership

planned especially for you!

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Be watching & listening

for information concerning this event.

You will not want to miss it!

Water Day ~ Outreach Camp 2009

2009-07-21T14:21:00.002-05:00

Prayer time at church.

Water day!!!! We love the water slides.
I gotta do that again!!

Stomp the devil

Outreach Camp 2009

2009-07-20T12:58:00.003-05:00

We are having a great time at Outreach camp. Last night we learned that if we are part of God's kingdom we will have protection from our Father.

We love playing games - don't let us catch you with your elbows on the table you just might have to lick the wall!!!

We love to play games from the youngest to the not so young.

The cooks are great!!! We have had the best food. This is our cooks in a cooks parade.

Pee Wee Monday Night

2009-06-23T00:43:00.006-05:00

Pee Wee 2009 DVD's were on sale at the Staff House Wednesday morning for $5 each.

2009-06-22T13:59:00.003-05:00

Dragon Slayers

Majesty, Majesty (aka doctor, doctor)

Clean Cabin Carisha Parude

Grace Pardue

Jordan Rutledge

Clean Cabin John Paul Benning

Ethan Grantham

Jonathan Thornburg

Zachery Todd

John Paul Benning Jr.

The second day is going great. Slaying dragons, the fun never ends, cleaning cabins and making friends.

Pee-Wee Camp

2009-06-22T13:33:00.002-05:00

Dinner Time

Registration

Cabin Sign-up

Directors Amy & Chris

The first day of Pee-Wee Camp was a blur. Excitement filled the air as the campers arrived. Each camper registered, met their cabin leaders, made their beds, and began to make new friends.

2009-06-20T00:46:00.010-05:00

We have had an great time today. It started with fun and ended with an awesome move of God in the baptismal service. Praise God for a wonderful camp. These photos will show the rest of our story for Discovery Camp 2009.

2009-06-19T10:06:00.004-05:00

Check out yesterday's water war! The staff used the element of surprise but the campers quickly retaliated.

Campers are excited about today's activities. Inflatable water slides are going up, a cookout/picnic is planned for lunch, and tonight's banquet will be followed by a special baptismal service. Stay tuned for updates!

2009-06-18T18:36:00.009-05:00

Praise God for yet another beautiful day. Temperatures soared at Camp Boothe but everyone cooled off with a camper vs. staff water war!!!!!!!

2009-06-17T11:18:00.002-05:00

The Lord has given us another beautiful day. Campers are having a great time, and the Lord is blessing. Continue your prayers.

2009-06-16T15:55:00.004-05:00

As for the young men's cabin, clean cabin today goes to Mark Williams and helper Ben Shook (top left)--way to go campers. The top right picture awards Casey Rogers, helper to Dewayne Smith, the dirty cabin plunger for the day. The bottom right picture captures a special award given to helpers Ethan Terrell and Casey Rogers. These two got caught trying to impact Bro. Williams winning clean cabin. To the delight of both workers and campers, these two get to sport the pink plunger for the day---otherwise used for girls' diry cabin award. Way to go guys!!!

Tuesday's Blog Discovery 2009

2009-06-16T15:46:00.003-05:00

Clean cabin winners today are left runner-up Christa Mojica....way to go!!!! Left host clean cabin winner Vickie Johns. No dirty cabin winner today for the young ladies....Way to show how it's done.

Tuesday 2009 Discovery news

2009-06-16T11:06:00.008-05:00

Campers are getting seated and ready for church service to begin.
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The Lord's Spirit is great, and campers are praying for each other.

Fun time makes campers and workers strive to put the word of God together.

The competitive spirit is on!!! Team competition is well underway. There will be an update on front runners later today.

Discovery Camp 2009-Monday's Activities

2009-06-15T12:13:00.009-05:00

God has given us beautiful weather today. Campers are having loads of fun. Remember us all in your prayers. Thanks to all teachers (John Paul, Darlene, Darla, and Andrea) for allowing the Lord to use you to help others learn through his word. There were 6 saved in class today.

Young ladies clean cabin today goes to Nancy Lawson. Congrats to you 10! Dirty cabin award goes to Christa Mojica. Garbage bags for the 5 of you!!!! Young gents clean cabin award goes to Adam Wade. Congrats to all 12 of you!! Dirt cabin award goes to Michael Ford. Garbage bags for all 9 of you!!!

Today's sunshine brings out the team competition spirit.

The strategy is supposed to be getting the water in the blue barrel. Think anyone else got wet?

These are getting pumped for competition.

Discovery Camp 2009

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Special Thanks

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Senior camp would like to thank Mastin Lake Church of God of Prophecy for their financial support.

Fun Friday

2009-06-12T17:09:00.003-05:00

Just hangin'
Yes, we are up to no good!!!

Wet Wednesday

Chillin' with friends

Water day.

Senior camp has the most awesome staff!!!

2009-06-12T00:12:00.003-05:00

Curly & Mitch
Bethany & Tim

Haley and Ami

Our GREAT leaders: Floyd & Maria

Senior Camp - Thursday

2009-06-11T16:12:00.002-05:00

Music Club
Team Competition

Clean Cabin

Clean cabin

Senior - Thursday

2009-06-11T14:22:00.002-05:00

Softball Club
Scrapbooking Club

Game board club

Drama Club

Can you find yourself???

Senior Camp Wednesday

2009-06-10T13:16:00.003-05:00

Team Competition
Team Competition

Checkin' out the competition

How many campers can you get in a life-boat????

Don't let the water leak out of the holes......

Big Shot News!!!

2009-06-09T16:41:00.002-05:00

Praise God for the following testemony!!!!! " A young boy attended Big Shot Camp for the first time this year, along with his mom and dad. They had a wonderful time. His dad who does not attend church is not a Christian..or should we say was not a Christian. He recieved his salvation at BIG SHOT CAMP. He said it was the best time he has had in a long time. To be around people who did not judge him. God is so great!!! Keep this young man in your prayers.

2009-06-09T16:30:00.001-05:00

Clean Cabin - Tuesday

Senior Camp - Tuesday

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Senior Camp - Monday

2009-06-08T23:15:00.003-05:00

Let's play ball.....
Snatch the Bacon

Waiting for team competition.

Boy's clean cabin

Girls clean cabin

Big Shot

2009-06-08T15:29:00.002-05:00

Craft Time

Checking In

A few of the girls.....

We love to paint!!!!!

Senior Camp

2009-06-08T09:25:00.002-05:00

Just hangin' out
Campers checking in

Worship with Sarah Reeves

Sarah Reeves Band

Collegiate Camp

2009-06-04T14:10:00.005-05:00

Snack Shack
Wednesday Night Worship...Sarah Reeves

Girl's Clean Cabin Winners (Thursday)

Boy's Clean Cabin Winners (Thursday)

Girl's Clean Cabin Winners (Wednesday)

Thank You to Anniston Praise & Worship Center

2009-06-03T15:47:00.004-05:00

On Sunday, May 31, 2009, The Anniston Praise & Worship Center Pastor, Dr. Sylvester Smith, presented a check from the church for $5,000.00 to State Presbyter for Camp Boothe, Bishop Joey Mojica. The Praise & Worship center felt inspired of the Lord to donate $3,000.00 to Camp Boothe to fund its' ministry efforts. In addition to this $3,000.00 contribution, the church gave $2,000.00 to purchase needed Defibulators for the camp.

Thank you to this wonderful Pastor and church family for your obedience to the Holy Spirit. Camp Boothe Loves and appreciates you!

Dr. Smith presents check to Bishop Mojica

Some members of the Praise & Worship Center, along with Dr. Smith, present a new church flag to be displayed at the camp.

The Praise & Worship Center also gave a new United States flag to the camp. This flag was given to Dr. Smith by the U.S. Veteran's Administration at the death of his father.

It is now given in his father's honor and will be displayed as such.

2009-06-03T14:27:00.002-05:00

Boy's Clean Cabin Winners(Wednesday)

Hangin' out with friends.

Team Competition

Collegiate Camp 2009

2009-06-02T14:14:00.003-05:00

Team Competition

Yum...Spam

Kingdom Players

Boy's Clean Cabin Winners (Tuesday)

Girl's Clean Cabin Winner (Tuesday)

Collegiate Camp

2009-06-01T14:18:00.004-05:00

Go Team!
Snatch the Bacon at Team Competition

Sunday night Worship...awesome service!

Boy's Clean Cabin Winner (Monday)

Girl's Clean Cabin Winner (Monday)

2009 Camping Theme Announced!

2009-04-20T09:26:00.003-05:00

This year's theme for summer camps will be "The Kingdom of God."

Our Presbyter, Coordinators and Directors all met Saturday in more prayer and preparation for a wonderful camping season!

Make your preparations NOW to be a part Camp Boothe!

Did You Attend This Youth Camp?

2009-03-11T12:45:00.004-05:00

Click on the picture to enlarge it.

How many people can you name? Were you there?

Email comments HERE

Visit The New Camp Boothe Homepage

2009-03-05T22:42:00.002-06:00

Visit the New Camp Boothe Homepage at http://www.campboothe.org/

Summer Camp Theme for 2008

2007-01-26T14:30:00.001-06:00

The general theme for all camps is,

Pirates of the Caribbean

the decor will be:

ocean, islands, treasure, etc...

Campers: What to Bring, and What Not to Bring for Summer Camp

2007-01-26T13:55:00.000-06:00

As a rule of thumb, keep it simple.

Bring:
Note: If possible, put campers name on all his/her belongings.

+ Pillow.
+ Twin Bed Sheets.
+ Blanket.
-You can bring a sleeping bag as an option.
+ Enough Clothes for 7 days of play and 6 nights of church.
-See Camper Application for Official Dress Code.
+ Tennis Shoes/Sneakers (Team competitions are not conducive to the wearing of flip-flops or sandals).
+ Modest Swim suit (two if possible).
+ Sun screen.
+ Toiletries: Soap, Shampoo, deodorant, tooth brush/paste etc.
+ Bath Towels and cloths.
+ Medication/Prescriptions (if required),(staff nurse will administer all medications; it is the responsibility of the camper to report to the nurse at the designated medication times).
Optional:
+ Outfit pertaining to the camp theme to wear at the Banquet.
+ Hair dryer.
+ Bible.
+ Paper/Pencil/Pen.
+ Cash/Coins (under $10: limited drink machine use).
+ Hat/Cap.
+ Softball Glove.
+ Insect Repellant.
+ Umbrella or Rain Coat/Parka/Poncho
+ Sound Track (a talent time opportunity may be offered)

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In order to protect the atmosphere of the Christian camping experience, and to provide a safe and enjoyable stay for everyone, please Do NOT Bring:

+ Cell Phone (Parents should call the staff house at 205-938-2444 for any family emergency issues. Cabin Leaders have personal cell phones and communicate with the staff house only, not for calling a parent. All camp emergencies are handled through the staff house. If a parent insists upon sending a cell phone, then place it in a zipper seal plastic bag with name and land-line contact number so that it can be kept inside the staff house.)
+ Water guns
+ Water Balloons
+ Weapons of any kind, or object that could be construed as a weapon.
+ Radios
+ TV's
+ Video games
+ CD/MP3 Players
+ Toys of any kind
+ Skateboards/skates
+ Tobacco products of any kind.
+ Matches and/or lighters.
+ Expensive cameras. (If bringing a single use camera, please put your name and number on it in case you forget it)
+ Any item that could be construed as an intent to pull a prank or cause embarassment to another camper.
+ Food. (Snacks are provided at designated times and the price thereof covered in the tuition. Also, the presence of food in the cabins draws insects, and must be avoided.)

The Coordinator, Directors and Deans reserve the right to search a campers belongings if there is probable cause or reasonable suspicion that the camper has posession of any item that could be construed as an intent to pull a prank or cause embarassment to another camper or compromise the safety of the campers and/or staff.

Note: Even though this is a Christian camp, theft has occurred among campers so don't bring valuables.

Note: A majority of activities will occur outdoors. Drinking water will be provided.

2007 - Let the Miracles Begin

2007-01-09T13:28:00.000-06:00

Pray for Bro. Mark Jolley. Hundreds of believers throughout the state of Alabama and beyond are already providing an incredible prayer covering for Mark. Because of this, Mark has become the first vessel through which God has performed His first miracle in our camping ministry.

Mark Jolley is a faithful member of COGOP and the body of Christ, and has served (and continues to serve) in the camping ministry for several years. Concerning his service, Mark served sacrificially in 2006 by taking Leave Without Pay during the week of Senior camp after working his first two weeks with a new employer. He's a true warrior, and desires to follow Christ and be a witness, no matter what his circumstances.

On Tuesday, December 12, 2006, Mark received results back from a December 8th biopsy of an arm-pit lymph node showing positive for melanoma cancer. Since then, Mark has visited his physician, had consultation with doctors at UAB hospital, and today (Jan. 9th, 2007) is back home from Houston, Texas after undergoing tests, surgery, and seeing one of only two doctors in the world who specializes in melanoma cancer.

Read about a continuous stream of God's miracles, from Mark himself, as he testifies of his journey of witness and healing in a followup blog posting right here.....coming soon.

2007 Financial Update

2007-01-07T11:28:00.000-06:00

Dear Fellow Laborer:

Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ at the beginning of a brand new year!

On behalf of the Camp Boothe Board, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to you for all you have done to support the camp and camping ministry. Your support is vital to the success of this ministry. Our prayers are that God will richly reward you for your giving and support. It is through these efforts that so many souls have been blessed, and that all the camp improvements have been, and continue to be made.

As you know, we were able to pay approximately $70,000.00 on the construction loan this past year. Also a significant amount of street paving was done in late summer as well as re-sealing the existing asphalt. It was necessary to replace three of the large facility heating and cooling units this year as well as the unit on the walk-in freezer. Several smaller projects were also completed, including repainting the inside of all the buildings. International Youth Camp was held again at the camp this past year and is scheduled to be here again in 2007. Rentals were up quite well-to God be the glory for great things he is doing!

We would like to humbly request that you continue giving in 2007 if possible. This will help toward the payment of the loan for Dorms 1 & 2 and the Multipurpose Building. This will also help us continue with future improvement projects for the facility. We are hoping to start a new Chapel as soon as the current indebtedness is paid off. With God's help and our faithful giving together, as well as rentals and 2% from some of the churches throughout the state, we feel this can be accomplished. May God continue to bless and give you a prosperous year.

Sincerely,

Raymon Sutton & Mike Patterson
Co-Vice Chairmen
Camp Boothe, Inc.

Vicky Johns
Financial Director
Camp Boothe, Inc

How a Director Gets Staff for Summer Camp

2006-12-21T15:45:00.000-06:00

The most challenging task of a summer camp director is in assembling the staff for the week. So, as a camp director, let me tell you how Nancy and I assemble our staff.

First and foremost is prayer. We pray for divine direction and intervention because we know that the camp belongs to God. Souls are at stake, and we want to get out of the way and let God be the Great I AM that He is and have complete control. Only He knows who the people are that need to be there for the camp program in order to minister to the needs of the children that He brings to the camp. So, as we pray continually, God works in several ways to bring us and staffers together.

Some examples of His ways are: 1.) He gave us previous year staffers, 2.) He prompts committed people to call us, 3.) He sends us folks who are recommended by pastors, 4.) He brings names to our mind that we inquire about and pray over, 5.) current and former staff provide recommendations, 6.) folks approach us at state sponsored church events and 7.) there are many other mysterious ways too numerous to list on how God provides.

Before calling anyone, we first pray about the staff members from the previous year. Every year, a persons circumstances will be different. They may have gone to work for a new company and can't get off because of schedule deadlines, they may not have accumulated enough vacation hours, or maybe a relative is sick and they have to attend to them. Or they might say, "yes" right away. We have had folks say "yes", and their circumstances change to where they couldn't serve. Others who said "no" before, may call us back and say "yes". Whatever a persons circumstances, its important for the director to be wise in the staffing process for the sake of spiritual unity.

Unity of Spirit among the staffers is imperative for the success of the camp. Each person should be more apt to follow than to lead, and to listen to God's whisper more than to be quick to speak their mind. The mark of a good leader is one who can be led, be honest, be meek, be humble, be kind and gentle, and above all be able to love the unlovable. Unity of Spirit occurs when there is no murmering among staff about other staff or campers, and everyone is marching to the same drum and following the same mission laid out by the director at the beginning of the camp week. As a strong "imperative", Unity of Spirit among staffers could be a fabulous sermon, but the point is that souls need God and "unity of spirit" will keep man aside and let God abide.

Sometimes God will bring a name to mind for a specific staff position and we'll get approval and call them on the phone. When this happens, the person on occasion has already been praying and thinking about working in camp, and God may have already placed our week of camp on their mind. Other times, a person may have been praying that God use them to minister in some capacity somewhere, somehow, and then they receive a call from us as an answer to their prayer. Others are led by the Holy Ghost and call us.

As long as there's prayer and trust in God, there's going to be a miracle. For example, before the 2005 camping season, Nancy decided to change the class logistics and have the campers attend a different class each day with a different teacher rather than have a teacher study for 5 separate lessons and teach the same group of campers each day. Weeks later, the name Mark Benning comes to mind. Now, we haven't seen, heard from, thought of, nor even prayed for Mark in over 5 years prior to this moment when his name came to mind. When I called Mark, and inquired about him serving as a cabin leader, he told me he had been disillusioned about working in camps but God had given him a dream while sleeping, two weeks prior, where Mark was standing before a different group of kids each day delivering a specific message that God had given him. Mark was confused about what the dream was all about. He had no intention of ever working in a camp again, but left it in God's hands. A chill went up my spine as I explained to Mark that Nancy was going to try, for he first time, a logistics change with the campers' changing classes. We both knew in that instant that Mark would also serve as a class teacher as well as a cabin leader, thereby bringing to pass God's intent on having Mark at Camp Boothe that year. Mark stated that his experience working in camp that year was the best ever!

Prior to the 2006 season, Mark was party to another miracle from God concerning camp. Nancy and I were having difficulty finding an evangelist, so we decided to ask some of our confirmed staff (who were also church pastors) to preach one specific night of the camp week. Well, the camp week started, and in the middle of the week one of pastors reported that a member of their church had passed away and therefore could not preach at the camp. After praying about what to do, I asked pastor Mark about preaching a second time. Mark explained to me that while praying and studying for the sermon prior to the camp week, the Lord had given him not just one message, but two. At the time, Mark had no idea what the Lord had in store. But once again, God provided the camp with the right message for the right group of campers at just the right time.

So, here is a list to give you a general idea of what a director thinks about when considering individuals for a staff position: 1.) faithful in attendance to local church, 2.) candidate may hold an appointed position in local church which requires some level of leadership responsibility, 3.) has a strong propensity to follow camp policy, 4.) respects leaders and their position and acts accordingly, 5.) demonstrates a unity of spirit and always speaks kind and positive words in conversation, 6.) apt to pray with others, 7.) ready, able, and proactive toward leading another person to Christ, and 8.) demonstrates a positive attitude and exemplifies the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Whether it be early in the staff gathering process or in the middle, there's a state mandated requirement for every potential staff person to be authorized by the state office before they can serve. Therefore, the Staff Application is an "application" and not a guarantee; and everyone must fill out a new application every year, early, before the camping season.

Because of the very stringent requirements for assembling a camp staff, it would be very easy for someone to allow themselves to believe that staff are assembled in a "clickish" manner. This is obviously a lie/deception from the devil. Much prayer, fasting, and seeking for God's direction takes place in assembling a staff. Every application is evaluated fairly and with equal consideration of Godly intent and care. Therefore, everyone who applies may not get to serve.

We truly believe in the providential miracles of God in everything including the process of assembling a staff for summer camp. And God never fails to provide. Whether it be in assembling staff, developing activities, setting up for the week, operating the camp, or cleaning up afterward, there are miracles that occur every year in relation to summer camp. That's why I keep going back. God always makes Himself known in a real and undeniable way! And it always comes to pass by the hand of God with a committed, dedicated, and responsive staff whose desire is to point the way to Jesus Christ for the Glory of God!

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2006 Senior Camp DVD's

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For only $15 you can still get your very own copy of the sights and sounds of Senior Camp 2006. To order, send your check or money order payble to "The Church of God of Prophecy", c/o Jeffrey & Nancy Lawson, 4907 Fallbrook Circle, Huntsville, AL 35811. No charge for shipping, and all proceeds benefit the upcoming Senior Camp 2007. Thanks.