Just for Fun!

 

Session Highlights

We are very blessed to have Atsen here to lead the music and worship times. Atsen is from India, but after graduating from EI, was led to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where he is currently studying music. Atsen has a really cool outlet to express his love for the Lord through singing & playing guitar, leading worship in churches and Totally His, and writing songs. Last night was another blessing as all the campers joined their voices to sing praises to our King.

During the time of singing, Atsen challenged all the campers to find other people in the room to pray with. Specifically to pray for God's power to reign over the camp, and to bring the burdens of our hearts before Him. After a time, Atsen began to play "my God is stronger" quietly in the background. As I looked around at this room full of clusters of young people pouring out their hearts to the Lord, and was reminded of those words "You are Stronger, sin is broken. You have saved me, It is written Christ is risen; Jesus, You are Lord of all. So let YOUR name be lifted higher, be lifted higher" I knew that I was part of a very special moment. This Spirit-filled time of worship created a softness and tenderness, setting the stage for what Barrett would share.

Barrett's message was centered around the story of the woman who annointed the feet of Jesus, and having a love for the Lord like hers~ that would be both intentional and sacrifical. A love that is compelling. Love that motivates you to action.

Staying Hydrated...

 Lots of strategically placed "watering holes" all over campus...

 displaying the *crazy* water bottle. Drink up folks!

Transporting all the coolers of water. Brings new *modern-day* perspective to the concept of having to "water the camels." :)



Through heat....and more heat!

Totally His Campers brought in the first day of summer well with their rather dehydrating activities of infamous exercises with Mr Francis, rousing games of capture the flag, and impressively aggressive rounds of ultimate frisbee.

  A little friendly sister-competition.

 Capture the flag...EI style :)

Very proud of all of these hot, tired, sweaty kids for sticking it out through tough competition, lots of bright sun, and being team players! Well done guys!!!



Are YOU His?

Youth Conference 2011 kicked off in style last night with enthusiastic Campers and Counselors gathering from all over the world for a week of learning, fun, sports, fellowship, and becoming "Totally His."

Our key Speaker for the week, Barrett Marshall, opened with a powerful message; designed to expose our hearts and motives before the Lord. As we go into a week where the whole theme is built around learning to be "Totally His", Barrett asked the campers to first ask themselves "are they His?" We must BE His, before we can build additional truths and practical applications of walking as "Totally" His.

Likened to the example of comparing counterfeit money, Barrett encouraged the Campers to not look for similarities; but to look for differences between them and Christ. "Don't deceive yourself by comparing yourself --to other counterfeits." "Are we casual followers of Christ?"

What a needful message to our generation of complacency! It's exciting to see how the Lord is already working and how He will continue to expose our motives, mindsets, and methods; that keep us from being radical, dedicated, "all-in" followers of Christ.

We have an exciting day ahead with morning sessions with Jeremy McMorris, Wallace Francis, and Art Nuernberg; followed by good team building games and lots of crazy fun times! Please pray for each person here; that the Lord would expose their own hearts to them and they would know if they are His...and then give them wisdom in learning to be "Totally His" in every area of life.

Let's Get This Party Started...!

Prep for Totally His 2011 is in full swing. Anyone else super EXCITED?!?! Post a comment with some of YOUR favorite youth conference memories!!

Are you READY?!?!

Ready or not .... here it comes!

Its amazing that it is already that time of year again! School is out and schedules are quickly filling up with Summer jobs, camps, and countless activities. Hopefully in the midst of your planning ... you are just as excitedly preparing for the annual "Totally His" youth conference as we are! We have an awesome line-up of Speakers, sports, food, music, and campers, and we're looking forward to an incredible week having a BLAST seeking the Lord together.

If you just CANT wait until Totally His starts .... and you want to help us kick off the summer spirit and get some early practice on those awesome v-ball spikes and mad soccer moves that will make your team "rock the socks" at Youth Conference= join us for Youth Nights At EI starting THIS thursday, June 9th. Come join the fun and get that pep rally started!