Surrounded by water, trees, and rolling hills, Camp Firelight is the
perfect location for every Camper’s favorite summer activities! During
each assembly session, Campers join first-time camp counselor Sam and Lu
(short for Lumen), the lightning bug puppet, and learn to face their
fears while trusting in God. Each day, Campers see Counselor Sam face
new challenges, from as simple as leading Campers on a hike to as
intimidating as meeting a new and wise nature expert. With the help of
Lu the Lightning Bug and the Camp Counselor Guidebook, Counselor Sam and
our Campers explore timeless Bible stories that show how Old and New
Testament Campers trusted God in the face of their own fears and went on
to do great things in God’s name.
Through these stories, this program will teach us about people in the
Bible who experienced the gift of a trusting relationship with God. In
addition, it will teach us to trust that God will go with us, lead the
way, share wisdom, to give us peace, and spark joy as we celebrate the
good news of Jesus in our own lives and in the lives of others. We will
also learn ways we can connect with and put our trust in God whenever we
are afraid, challenged, or called to do God’s work in the world and
share the Good News of God’s love through Jesus Christ.