I was singing, but it was no longer just singing—it was worship. I developed friendships that are more like family now. For the first time, I knew God was trying to tell me something. I gave my life to Christ. I shared my faith for the first time. I surrendered to the call of ministry God had placed on my life. All of these moments happened at camp. All of these moments changed my life for the better—forever.
Camp was the tool God used in my life to reveal all these things to me, and He does the same for thousands of students every year.
In my role at Grace, I want to urge every parent, guardian, and caretaker to sign up their students for camp this year. I believe every student should go to camp with us, and here's why: Camp is one of the most integral parts of the youth ministry mission at Grace. It is an environment that fosters not just incremental growth but exponential growth in all areas—spiritual, relational, and physical. We go to Fuge because every element of camp is soaked in gospel intentionality. It pushes students out of their comfort zones, creating fertile ground for growth.
Students will gain new experiences and make lifelong friendships. They will bond with leaders who want to walk alongside them and point them to Christ throughout middle and high school. They will be challenged to take their faith seriously and share it with others. Students will encounter God in ways they may never have before. These experiences... that growth... IS LIFE-CHANGING! Every student in our ministry needs to go to camp—no exceptions.
To those in our church who do not have students in their homes, I ask you to pray. Pray fervently, pray often, and pray with great faith for our students. They are the torchbearers next in line to carry on the faith Christ has passed down to us.
Thank you, Grace, for being a church that values reaching the next generation!
Peace and blessings,
Bryant Hart
To sign up for camp, follow the link below or email Bryant at bryant@gccnewton.com. The registration deadline is February 1st.
https://gccnewton.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2583429