God has given Christopher Birkholz and Timothy Powell a vision to see New Life Baptist Camp become a reality in New England. This vision along with Central Baptist Church - Southington Ct, Lighthouse Baptist Church - Waterbury Ct and Promised Land Baptist Church - Canaan Ct, led to this Winter Weekend Snow Camp.
The presents of the Lord was so very evident in all the services, music and activities. Each time I preached I could see the Lord's hand upon each camper, staff and yes myself as well. Holy Spirit conviction was not limited to the campers but reached to all under the sound of the Word of God. In all FIVE WERE SAVED! Some young men were called to preach, young ladies bowed before their God in full surrender to His will. I believe sin was rooted out and a blessed peace replaced a rebellious, hard and cold heart.
Thomas, a young man from Lighthouse Baptist Church and student at Central Christian Academy, gave testimony of his recent conversion to Christ. His deep sincerity and genuine experience was heart warming to those who were saved, yet troublesome to those still faking a true conversion experience.
As many of you know, I have preaching at youth camps every year since 1978. Each one is special to me. I have seen some of the young people fizzle out while others go on enriching their life and the lives of others. After one service on a message of not "Selling Ourselves" out to the world, flesh and devil, I placed a poster board with the words "NOT FOR SALE" on the altar. I didn't ask anyone to come and sign it. Brother Don then preached a great message on staying close to God. Within a few hours young people began to put their names on this promise to the Lord. One here.. then another. Not all signed it and that's ok. But I have placed this poster on the wall in my garage and each day when I enter my car I see it and it become my prayer list for that time.
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