Say What ? n o s b o c a J l y r Che
Aaron Pilant
d n a l k r i K n St eve
Jul ie B rown
s a l g u o Windy Brid D n i Just ges
Jody Robertson
Zack Wolfe
n i a t r a P a l A nge
What the Adult Leaders are Saying...
Jody Robertson
This week at Realife was amazing! It is a camp where kids can come and experience God’s unconditional love regardless of race, background, or any other factor. They will hear the truth of the Word preached as it should be. In addition, they will be able to experience things that they never get to experience outside this setting. God’s anointing is on this camp and His Holy Spirit is at work. The majority of the kids that come here are changed for eternity.
I am with Lighthouse Baptist and this is our 2nd year here and will be the 2nd of many! We have been to a lot of camps through the years and have even worked at several and I can honestly say this one is heads above any others. God’s Word is preached without apology and His love is shown through the staff and leadership. What else can you ask for?! Your love for the kids who are often overlooked and under loved is humbling and overwhelming. I can honestly say there is nothing I would change!
s a l g u o D n Justi
Cara Havilcsek
It’s been a great week! God is good at showing up and showing off! Our students have grown in their unity and more importantly in their relationship with their Savior. We had fun, we worshiped with all we had, our lost were saved, our saved were challenged, and our God was glorified! We love Realife and the staff. Thank you for being obedient!
I had a family ask me if it would be alright to send their troubled teen to camp and I was able to say“yes!” I explained how Realife has a ministry to unchurched teens who come from broken, messy homes and they are completely equipped to handle whatever may come up, no worries! We have experienced this first hand. The kids have been given the opportunity to find God in their messy circumstances and feel safe doing it! Thank you for being willing.
Julie Brown
More comments from the youth leaders... Throughout the week, I have noticed the impact that the Word has been making on the lives of kids. The day is packed with fun and excitement but the service at the end of the day is the most moving and powerful experience I have had at any camp. And, not just me, but the response from the kids is amazing. The songs before the message are packed with great theology that prepared the kid’s hearts for the message. Personally, the presentation, execution, and clarity of the Word of God by the preacher has rocked my world. The passion, intensity, and love for God and for these kids is moving; it’s like a fire hydrant of theology that’s easy to digest and understand. My experience at Realife was one for the books!
n o s b o c a J l y r e Ch
Zack Wolfe
Thank you for an amazing week. This was our 2nd time at Realife and I didn’t think it could ever top the 1st time! The music and preaching was dynamic! The Spirit of God is in this place and we had six decisions for Christ in our group. Once again, we have had renewal in our hearts and are pumped to go back home to win lives for Christ! And, the staff interaction was amazing. Every one of your staff show the love of Christ!
I have been a youth pastor for 14 years and have been involved in student ministry for 18 years. I have attended numerous camps and Realife is the total package. So many camps focus on one thing and do it well, but Realife has successfully pulled it all together! I was nervous about it being a new camp for our group, but our students absolutely loved it! They woke up every morning to the beautiful surroundings, which pointed to God’s wonderful creation. Morning and evening worship was amazing! Three of our students gave their lives to Jesus and so many more rededicated their lives. I was even able to baptize a student on Friday in the river. The games and activities were non-stop, including a trip to the springs, kayaking, paintball, and the blob...our students had a blast! I could not have found a better camp for our students. Every one of them are asking to come back next year! And, We Will! Thank you Realife!
Aaron Pilant
More comments from the youth leaders...
d n a l k r i K n e v Ste
This was the 3rd year I brought our youth to Realife. It never gets old witnessing God’s harvest here at camp. I had one child who initially was not on our list to come but because of God’s plan she was asked to take the place of someone else who had to drop out with short notice. I believe in my heart God caused this to happen. He knew she was out there and needed Jesus so he opened the door for her to come. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior on the 2nd day! Thank you Jesus for Realife!
Realife reminds me why I love student ministry! Seeing students experience life change as they encounter God is such a high point. I love seeing students leave camp carrying much less “baggage” than they came with. Students hear truth in a very applicable way. Students also are able to build deep, meaningful relationships with each other and their adult counselors. I also love how accepting Realife is of students from all kinds of backgrounds. All throughout camp week, the students keep asking, “Are we coming back next year?” I think if I said “no” there might be a revolt so we will be back!
n i a t r a P a l e g An
Windy Brid ges
Thank you for an amazing and eye-opening experience regarding today’s youth. Our church group has been changed permanently. We celebrated 5 salvations, 1 rededication, and 6 baptisms! After witnessing God’s love for young people and the desire for young people to know God, He has lit a fire in our souls. It was the most beautiful sight to watch multitudes make salvation decisions and worship our Lord! Lives are changed, hearts are healing, questions are answered, and hope has been granted!
Realife is a high energy and full throttle camp. It is both of these things for the camp activities as well as the spiritual activities. I brought my youth here and they heard the Word of God taught to them every day. I have been to other camps and there is no other camp quite like Realife!
Joey Shivers
