CAC Camp

This week I’m at Christian Athletic Camp and we’re using the fine facilities of Duncan Lake Middle School in Caledonia, Michigan. I joined the staff of CAC in 1979…at first coaching baseball and now serving as one of the Administrators for the last 25 years. I am grateful that someone saw gifts in me 32 years ago and invited me on staff. It’s been exciting to get on board with where God was working and be part of building His Kingdom among youth from West Michigan and our sister Conference in Indiana.

CAC is the largest camping ministry in our West Michigan Conference…this year with 200 middle school and high school youth, along with 45 dedicated staff…providing instruction in a variety of sports, proclaiming the Christian faith in worship and small group Bible study, and promoting an atmosphere where students are loved and cared for…and where they can build solid relationships that will last a lifetime.

Last night, Erik Bledsoe, a Christian singer and songwriter, came and did a concert for our evening program. Erik has been with us at Redeemer twice in recent years and continues to touch many lives with his music and the witness of Christ’s redeeming work in his life. We are grateful that he took the time to be with us.

Christian Athletic Camp continues to have a positive impact on the lives of so many youth. Here is part of a letter that we received from one parent:

“Words cannot express a true sense of how our family feels. We have greatly benefited over the years in being able to send our kids to CAC. We are forever indebted to all those who have given so selflessly of themselves so that our kids could enjoy and benefit. It’s hard for people to understand the benefits received from an ‘athletic camp’ but what they can’t realize is the ‘Spirit’ that dwells within this camp. It’s overwhelming! CAC has been a great part of developing our kid’s self-worth and most of all their ever-abundant faith.”

Many of our staff are committed to this week year after year. Some take vacation time to be here…others make time – even though the demands at work or home or school are great. Their sacrifice and servant-hearts are making a difference for eternity.

Thanks for keeping us in your prayers…and for supporting this and all of our camping ministries with your dollars to the Camp Scholarship Fund. You are a faithful partner with us in this life-changing ministry.

Rod