
Dear friends!
Right through our children’s camps this summer, there was a board at the front of our assembly hall listing succinctly and in various shapes and colors our camp code of conduct. It said, for example, “No eating and drinking during the spiritual program!” or “No hitting and shoving!” and “No shouting out! Put your hand up if you’d like to share something!” But in between all the rules and prohibitions, it said: “Love one another!” This bit was especially important to us, so that’s why we kept repeating it over and over again. This commandment, which Jesus Himself gave to us, played an essential part also amongst us staff. During one of our morning devotions, we heard about how this love might be visible and experienced in our day-to-day lives. Rulla, who was leading the session that morning, challenged us with an idea: Why don’t we reach out and encourage each other in the different tasks we’re in charge of all day today? You won’t believe what great consequences this little practice has! One of the camp counselors said afterwards: “I was able to give my best, because I felt loved and accepted!”
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