Ohio Brigade Camp 2024 in the books!

 

Thank you for your prayer, support, and participation in Ohio Brigade Camp 2024! Another powerful season of ministry in now a part of our exciting history.

Ohio Brigade Camp 2024 served 419 campers over a 3 1/2-week period. They were served by 85 Sr. Staff, 11 Junior Counselors and 16 Service Crew over that 3 1/2-week period. We recorded 4 first-time decisions to follow Christ, 5 rededications, and 22 who came to leaders for prayer for special issues. We know there were other decisions which were not recorded. 

A highlight, from my perspective as the Regional Director for Christian Service Brigade, is the stellar development of our junior leaders - our Junior Counselors ages 15-18. One of our primary objectives is for Brigade camp to be a tool to help raise up the next generation of leaders for the church. The Lord blessed us with a group of 11 quality young men, and the senior leadership team has stepped up to the plate to train up these young men for service. The growth and service of these 11 young men was outstanding. I'm really excited about the vision of our director, Greg Seifert, and our leadership team in this important area or raising up our next generation. I'm excited about how the Lord is using Brigade Camp to help young men become the men God has called them to be in leading in their families, in the church, and in their communities!

The success of Ohio Brigade Camp belongs to the Lord and to those who allow God to work through them as they serve. Recently Greg Seifert, our camp director, mentioned, "... the outstanding adult men and women that help us at camp.  Many of these people have been serving for years, some even decades.  Watching the men leading our Bible-studies, watching over their daily activities, teach them crafts or skills, and probably not sleeping very much is a true privilege to see.  I am humbled by the dedication and commitment that our senior counselors give to the campers, all the way from our small daughters to our high school seniors.  I would be remiss if I didn’t specifically mention our women volunteers:  without them our very successful father-daughter camp simply couldn’t exist.  They are amazing and awesome!"

"There are many aspects to running a summer camp, ranging from the mundane and selfless to the glorious.  As I guided and watched camp progress, my heart grew ever more in love with our mission."

"Our Lord’s work is indeed being accomplished...!"  

Well said Greg! Thank you all, and praise the Lord!