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Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every hinderance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
Earlier this year (2011) a marathoner was stripped of his third place finish by admitting to advancing in the race
by taking a bus. In fact, annually, dozens of runners' times are disqualified.
Questions abound: What would possess someone to do such a thing? Did he think he was really going to get away
with it? And, so on. In reality, it is not such an unusual temptation. In fact, Jesus was tempted in this manner.
In His 40 days in the wilderness, he was offered a shortcut to providing for our salvation. The difference between this
marathoner and Jesus' response was FOCUS. What the runner did not see is that it's not about how you place, but how you run.
With so many distractions around us - from the crowds, to the scenery, to our mobile devices, to the lure of finishing
first - its easy to lose our FOCUS. This summer, we will be learning where our FOCUS ought to lie, how to resist the
temptations of distraction, and how to run a race worthy of our calling. We hope you will come and join us as we fix
our eyes on Jesus - our FOCUS, our goal, and our inspiration.
Director: Jeff Tessier, First Baptist Church Vallejo, CA
Registration: Monday, July 9, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Camp ends after Drama Presentation in Ampitheatre at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 (BBQ lunch available for purchase by family and friends, with discount lunch tickets available in advance).
Along with preparing and performing the musical on the last day of camp, campers will have opportunities to create life-long friendships with teens from all over the Bay Area. Enjoy times in the pool, hanging out with friends, worshipping together in our Chapel in the Woods, create memories at campfire, play some outrageous games, and so much more!
Space for this camp is limited to 42 girls and 24 boys this year (subject to change). Register soon in order to secure your spot for this camp that will be a life-long memory.
Director: Danny Balderas, First Covenant Church Oakland, CA
Registration: Monday, July 16, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Camp ends at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 20.
We are pulling out all the stops to make this year's camp the very best ever! This is our fastest growing camp over the past 5 years as more and more youth have experienced an awesome week of hanging with new friends, challenging talks from the camp speaker, and lots of activities throughout the day including swimming and yummy food.
Space for this camp is limited to 24 girls and 24 boys this year (subject to change). Register soon in order to secure your spot for this camp that will be a life-long memory.
Director: Danny Balderas, First Covenant Church Oakland, CA
Registration: Monday, July 16, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Camp ends at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 20.
Campers will have opportunities to create life-long friendships with teens from all over the Bay Area. Enjoy times in the pool, hanging out with friends, worshipping together in our Chapel in the Woods, create memories at campfire, play some outrageous games, and so much more!
Space for this camp is limited to 18 girls and 18 boys this year (subject to change). Register soon in order to secure your spot for this camp that will be a life-long memory.
Youth Camps @ Redwood Glen