Wow, It's Kamp Time!

I can't even believe that June 1 is already here and kampers are starting to come in the K-Seven gate! This is my favorite time of the year and I am so thankful to be able to do what I do! Come one, come all, I can't wait to see each and every kamper this summer!
I am headed out to hug and love on some kiddos!

Time is Flying By

I can't even believe how fast time flies by. We are well into the 2nd semester of the Institute and before I know it Kamp will be here! I am so excited to see this year's Institute graduates go out into the world to make a huge impact for the cause of Christ. I also can't wait to watch all the kampers roll into the K-Seven gates in a few months! Wow, I am so blessed to do what I do.

My family is doing well. Callie is about to finish up her senior year and is praying about where to go to college. She just finished performing in her last musical at Branson High and she did an amazing job...I am the definition of a proud father right now! Cameron has been busy working out and getting ready for the upcoming track season. I am so proud of my kiddos and they continue to amaze me every day.

I pray that you are doing well and shining your light daily for Christ!

Its the most wonderful time of the year

Life sure is busy this time of year, but it is so much fun! Our family is doing well and preparing to celebrate our Savior's birth. Callie finished up the fall with the State Cheerleading competition and is now involved in Spring musical rehearsals and searching for a college for next year. Cameron finished up the football season as starting quarterback for the varsity and is now wanting to run indoor winter track to prepare for the normal track season this Spring. Karen and I are looking forward to spending Christmas with family and friends and then we are heading to Cabo for our annual trip. What a wonderful time of year!
The Kanakuk Institute is doing great and we are half way through our 7th year...I can't believe it! We are already planning for another incredible summer at K7 and I am thankful every day to be doing what I do.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous new year!

Game Day

Tonight we head to Webb City for the first game of state playoffs. Callie will be cheering for her brother who has shown well in his first 2 starts as a varsity quarterback. All we ask for tonight is that God be glorified and that the boys play their best. I will let you know more tomorrow. Take a look at this article about Cameron :)

http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=9269

Go Pirates!!

We had a fun night last night as we traveled to Republic for the last football game of regular season. As of last week, Cameron is starting at quarterback for the Varsity! It has been really fun watching him play and watching Callie cheer for her younger/bigger brother! We won our game last night, which means we are in the State playoffs!! We will head to Webb City on Wednesday for the first game of post season. It is so fun and exciting and the best part is that Cameron is giving God all the glory. Jesus is #1 in his heart and we love to see him shine his light in such a mighty way! Here is a link to the article about the game. I hope you enjoy reading it.


http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=9170

From the words of a kamper

Here is an encouraging note from a former kamper. I pray that these words bless you as you read it. Praying for you, Keith


As a young kid I had an amazing opportunity to attend K7 as a kamper. In fact, I got to go for 3 summers in a row. Being that this was many years ago now and that I was only 9 years old by my third and final summer, my memories of kamp aren’t very sharp. I do remember that the skits were so funny, the waterslide was really high, my counselors braided my hair for me, and my party outfit was turquoise with sequins on it. I also remember the cross-walk, that I didn’t own a Bible, and I that I knew very little about Christ. I am sure that the Lord taught me tons while I was at kamp, but the problem was that I left kamp each summer and did not follow up in any way. I came home to an unchurched family and was left without any guidance for further growth.
Looking back, I would’ve done a few things differently. I would have definitely done a better job staying in touch with my counselors. It is such a special opportunity to have more mature followers of Christ pouring into me. I believe that I would have benefited greatly had I responded to my counselors’ letters in order to keep in touch as well as seek their wisdom and advice. Also, I would have asked my parents to take me or send me with a friend to Sunday school and/or youth group. By doing this I would’ve been able to continue learning about Christ, develop a relationship with Him, and have like-minded friends to help build each other up! With these two simple things of keeping up with my counselors and attending youth group I believe my walk with Christ and knowledge of the Word would’ve grown a lot. Now, as kampers, y’all even have an opportunity to spend time with the Lord in His word daily through the Champion’s Walk! What a great way to grow in your faith- don’t miss that chance!
My challenge to you is to stay active in your faith. Don’t get stuck in the cycle of the “kamp high”. Seek to know the Lord more in depth outside of kamp! Find help from someone older and wiser! It doesn’t matter what that looks like for you, but take steps to stay connected in a community of believers, stay in the Word, and stay in Christ!

Blessings to you,
Sarah Bishop

Friday Night Lights

Remember us tonight as the Branson Pirates play the Willard Tigers. Remember the Pirates! Once again, Callie will be cheering and prayfully Cameron will get to play a little varsity football. We will see! I will let you know more later. Bye!