Pray.

Once our CAMPers made it past the parking lot last night, I went home, ate and watched some "Billy the Exterminator." Maybe not the brightest spot on TV, but it worked. One of the clients was a Methodist church in Louisiana. No matter your church background, I think you'll agree that "church" brings with it church language. Please hear me, I'm not saying church words are wrong. I know God blesses me. I know people pray for me. Etcetera. Sometimes, though, words can just be words. Below is a list of ways to pray for our students and sponsors and leaders at CAMP. Please don't allow these words just to be words.

1. Pray that God moves among rbcstudents and hears the prayers being prayed, whether those prayers are for forgiveness, encouragement, healing, whatever. Pray that God continues to pursue.

2. Pray that God weighs heavily on those who are not saved. In case you aren't aware, not all of our students are Christians. This may be your son. Or your daughter's best friend. Some of our students want nothing to do with Jesus. Yet, they are at CAMP. Pray that their ears are open and their hearts respond.

3. Pray that God uses rbcstudents. The start to CAMP was not nearly as smooth as it could have been. No matter the reason, I know God uses irritable moments. Our students and adults have stories to share. Pray that God will present moments for those stories to be used for His glory. Pray, too, that rbcstudents be filled with courage. Pray that they be willing. Pray that they open their mouths and that others listen. Pray that fierceness will continue after CAMP and that rbcstudents will be hope for family, friends and personal circles of influence.

4. Pray for safety and health and that, even during play, God is the focus and the tie that binds.

5. Pray on behalf of the bus drivers who are excited about the weekend, the band, speaker, teachers and tech folks.