Winter Weekend at Tri-State Bible Camp
2001

It was perfect winter weather for Winter Weekend.  Deep snow, sunny days and moderate temperatures all combined for a great snow camp.  But the best of all was the excellent attitude, behavior and respect the young people brought with them.  From the very start every young man and young woman had a spirit of co-operation and anticipation.  The Lord blessed in many different ways and many different times over the weekend.  There was a special joy in seeing some that were saved last year return for this year's Snow Camp.

Pastor Doughty

and

Pastor Frank

Led the chapel services.

Because so many had to travel a long distance it was late before we had our first service.  Yet these young people sang joyfully to the Lord and when the preaching started all gave good attention to the Word of God.  Many came forward to submit themselves to the authority of the Lord in their life.  Even at the midnight devotions all were alert and eager to hear what God had for them.  

After breakfast the next day we had another service.  Again open and tender hearts responded to the touch of God upon them.  Many prayed alone. Some prayed with others. But all who responded did so with a real concern for keeping their lives clean and usable for the Lord.  Much of the rest of the day was spent building snow men, sliding down suicide hill and playing games.  

Lets not forget the "Little Snow Man"

Suicide Hill

Later in the afternoon we had another time in the chapel which ended with heartfelt testimonies of the Lord dealing with lives.  I gave a challenge to sell out to the Lord 100% and be held accountable for what they testified.  The boldness of so many of these young people amazed me.  One by one they came to stand by the preacher and give testimony of selling out to the Lord Jesus 100%.  Some told of a call to the mission fields and Christian ministry.  Some included a prayer request for unsaved parents.  At which time we stopped everything and prayed.  The tears flowed amid sometimes stumbling words of such sincerity.  Some wanted to be bolder for the Lord in school (even in Christian school).  They were open, honest and pointed in their testimony.  

Many life long friends were made.  Christian young people need to know they don't stand alone in their faith.  The Lord has a multitude of young men and women who have not bowed the knee at the altar of the world.  If one would take a stand others will also find boldness to stand with them.  I wish you could have heard them express that in their own words, it was a thrill, a blessing and challenge to my own heart.  

These young people did not ATTEND the services they were PART of it.  I will miss them. I so enjoyed their fellowship in fun and prayer.