Campers

Camp is coming up next week. If you read my post from last year, this is not your typical camp. Yes a camp for kids, but a bereavement camp for kids ages 5-14. I'll be working with 7-8 year olds again and just met the other counselors yesterday, we went over the activities and read our camper bios. Some of the kids I worked with last year, so they are coming back again. Some will be new faces for me. I can't go into detail about their family life or losses (many of the children attending have experienced several deaths). But what I do ask for is for prayers for these little guys. Prayers for them and for their families, for their care-takers. Rather if it's their parents (possibly now a single-parent due to a death) or for their grandparents, or whomever is their primary caretaker...they all need prayer, encouragement not just during this camp but at all times. 

Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love. Amen