Week 2 - Stephen

​One week down already!! Time flies and here we are getting ready to leave on a backpacking trip up along Lake Superior. The campers have learned their camp skills and it is time to put them to the test. The days of hiking are sometimes long and the campers push through some of the discomforts of long distances, but get to see great sites, have fun conversations, and learn from God's word.  The first day is not a long hike and I got to enjoy a fire with the campers and talk to them after the chapel message. As we push forward, we see the breath taking sites along the Pictured Rocks and get to admire the beauty of God's creation. The trail is a great time to see the endurance of the campers and also presents another opportunity to talk to them and impact them spiritually. One of the times that was the most enjoyable for the group was swimming on the lake, and the enjoyment from them was very evident. The time I enjoyed the most was the messages that ultimately touched on belief. These challenges around the campfire provoked thought and allowed the campers to ask us questions to help them spiritually. Getting time to get even further in a counselling relationship with the campers was fantastic. The tired campers finally made it out after hiking over 25 miles and enjoyed a fun ride back to WildHeart. Now to get ready for the canoe trip!!