Mandaville’s theme this summer was the C.S. Lewis fantasy land of “Narnia.” Bob Emmett explains, “The Bible lessons focused on character qualities demonstrated by the stories’ kings and queens—and of course, Aslan himself—such as humility, faith, sacrifice, and courage.” One week of camp is specifically for what Bob describes as “the littlest of the little”—campers ages 6-8. This week is slightly shorter, only Monday through Thursday, to help avoid things like homesickness. This summer’s “littlest” week filled all but two available bunks. It was a special time for the counselors when two little girls received Christ as Savior one morning. This year, Mandaville launched a new outreach entitled “Camp on the Road.” During one particular week, camp staff was divided up with part of the staff assisting a local church in conducting a Vacation Bible School program. The concept behind this new outreach was for camp staff to be “an outstretched arm” in offering practical assistance to the local church. Mandaville staff are praising God for the two little girls who received Christ as Savior as well as many children who signed up for follow-up Mailbox Bible Club courses. Pray for the Gospel to take root in the hearts of Mandaville campers who heard it this summer. Mandaville will be hosting a 40th Anniversary Celebration. October 3-4, 2014. Pray for a good attendance to help celebrate this great milestone. Pray for Bob and Sharon Emmett and their family as they take a much-earned sabbatical this fall and winter. On their website are additional details for the 40th anniversary celebration, pictures, and ways to get involved year-round: http://campmandaville.org/
Sept. 2014 15