An Accepting Community
Lydia’s first two summers at camp were a little rocky, likely due to outside circumstances. As a tween, she had older kids suggesting that summer camp wasn’t worth her time, discouraging her from attending. However, Lydia’s grandparents, Cameron “James” and Mary Carol continued to pray for her, encouraging her to sign up for camp and hoping the Holy Spirit would enter in.
Despite peer influence, Lydia felt compelled to return to camp in 2024 as a Vagabond. She stayed in the treehouse village, cooked her meals over an open fire with her cabin group, forming trusted relationships with the campers and staff. The Holy Spirit showed up! Despite having to work so hard, and without electricity or running water, Lydia was thrilled with her week at camp. She made friends and felt truly accepted.
James and Mary Carol are thrilled too. They are especially appreciative of Lydia’s deepened relationship with God and the sense of community she found at Fortune Lake. After experiencing the Holy Spirit at work in their own lives, they are excited to hear of similar encounters for the granddaughter whom they love so much! Lydia will return to camp for subsequent summers, for more weeks of community, fun, and enriched faith. She invites you to join her!
Transformative experiences like Lydia’s would not be possible without the generous support of people like you. As we continue to welcome campers in Jesus’s name, you are invited to prayerfully consider a financial gift to the ministry of Fortune Lake. The impact of your donation will help provide thousands of sticky s’mores around the campfire, hundreds of heartfelt songs lifted in praise in the chapel, and countless lives changed through the love of Jesus. Thank you in advance for your prayerful support and your generosity!
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