Water Balloon Launch

Each of the three age groups of campers got their turn at launching water balloons across the lower sports field this morning, and there were some seriously impressive shots which cleared the old shower house, while there were plenty other fizzles that just couldn’t seem to take off.  Regardless, this event, one of campers’ favorites, was a huge hit….

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Tuesday Morning Bible Study — “Blessed: Joy”

Lime team captain Lee McGaughey continued our daily theme of “Blessed:  Joy” with our morning Bible study classes. Here is an outline of the study, followed by an audio recording: Joy (noun) — a state of happiness; a feeling of great happiness As Christians, we are instructed to even count it joy when we face trials (James 1:2). In…

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Tuesday Morning Flagpole — “Blessed: Joy”

Compadre Aaron Sandy introduced our daily theme, “Blessed: Joy,” this morning during his flagpole devotion: There are many forms of JOY: Comfort and joy in the hope of heaven — I Thessalonians 4:15: “For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord,…

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Goodnight from MSC – Monday, July 4

As Monday, July 4, 2016 draws to a close, the first day of MSC 2016 was deemed a HUGE success. Once campers registered and opening ceremonies were held, campers met their brand new friends, their teammates, and their team captains, before a fun-filled and encouraging day of activities. Although rain showers plagued Shakamak throughout the day, no one’s spirit…

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MSC Talentless Show 2016

After tonight’s study, all campers and staff converged on the Rec Hall for the MSC Talentless Show 2016. With the intent to show the campers how “little” talent the staff truly has when it comes to entertainment, this show was full of humor and a heaping helping of true belly laughs.  After compadres Nick Paden, Katie Hall, Nick Hall, Laura…

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Monday Evening Study — “Blessed”

Blue team captain Eric Mizell introduced the campers to MSC 2016’s theme, “Blessed,” during a Bible study following dinner this evening.  Below is an outline of what he discussed, as well as an audio recording of the lesson: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in…

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What’s for Supper, Belinda?

All campers and MSC alumni from the last 20+ years know that Sr. Week Kitchen Director Belinda Loughmiller is a culinary rock star!!!!  She puts her heart and soul into feeding all 205 campers and 60+ staff members throughout Sr. Week, and this is not your ordinary food — she prepares five-star feasts!   Belinda could not do it…

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MSC SportsCenter: Day 1

Today was a busy day on the sports fields, during both the sunshine and the rain.  All ten teams played one game of softball and one pairing for volleyball, all with an exciting element of MUD!!!  Each softball match began with a traditional inning played with a softball and bat, while the second inning involved the use of a tennis racket and…

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“Pay It Forward”

During today’s lunch, Compadre Mucho Importante Nick Paden introduced a brand new recognition program at MSC Sr. Week.  The compadres are keeping their eyes open for campers who are going above and beyond, helping out without being asked. When they spot a deserving camper, they will present him or her with a “Pay It Forward” wristband. Upon receiving one…

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