Day One was an incredible experience here at Chowan University. We arrived shortly before lunch yesterday and students took in their first sights of the campus, which is tucked away in the small town of Murfreesboro, NC. Students rushed off the bus and into their college-style dorms, before heading on to lunch. Afterward, we began "Transformed's Got Talent". A number of students participated including solo acts by Harris Albritton and Joe Adams. There was comedy, music, and the occasional odd (but amusing) talents supplied by our middle school students. The students gave it their all and the judges were so impressed that everyone made it to day two.
Recreation was centered around teamwork as this was the first time that our rec teams competed together. We gathered on "Squirrel Park" for a variety of games in which students had ro rely on their team mates in order to get them through. The chants and cheers have already started. Trash talking is being dispensed and everyone is wondering who will be the Transformed Camp 2009 Rec Champion.
Now to the really good stuff... worship. Severly Yours rocked the house as they led us in songs of praise and adoration to Jesus. Since I have been here as student minister, I have never seen our group of students worship God like last night. (Including camp, DNow, and other ministry events) There was a true sense of brokenness and hungering for God. As Alex Himiya shared his powerful testimony, students were focused and hanging on his every word. God was moving and it was apparent to nearly everyone in the room.
Alex issued an invitation for those in need of Jesus as Savior, in need of returning to God in repentance, for those who feel as though God is moving them toward a call to ministry, and to those who were suffering from broken relationships. What happened next was truly awe-inspiring. More than 30 students stood to their feet and walked boldly to the counselors. At least three students gave their life to Jesus for the very first time.
Last night was the defining moment for our camp this week. Please continue to pray! We desire for God to transform our students from the inside out.
Pray that these students would come ready to hear from God at worship and small group times.
Pray for those that have made decisions that they would be encouraged and sharpened before they come home.
Pray for those who still have their guards up and haven't let God in.
Pray for this ministry... may God begin a revival here that will spread like wildfire through our church, through Hamptone Roads, and across the globe. We believe that God is big enough to do it. We must pray that our students hearts are open to accomplish it!
Steve
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