This was written by our semester missionary, Cierra Winkler. She served at the camp for two years. Her words are so special and confirm that the camp ministry is touching and changing lives! Read and enjoy!!!!!
Ode to LGYRC
By Cierra Winkler
"Ode to LGYRC"
Oh, how I love my LGYRC,
that lovely sanctuary God ordained for you and me.
Just to hear the praises ringing from adults and kids alike,
Or to see the fresh white blanket God has woven in the night.
To meet the Lord down at the lake before the day begins,
Then enjoy Mrs. Barbara's breakfast with my family and my friends.
To be reminded of our purpose and just Who we're working for,
before we clean the kitchen, clean the bathrooms, and then clean some more.
It seems as though we're finally done serving the eggs and bacon,
When I go up to the shed to find the good weedeater's already taken.
With headphones blaring I set out to find the tallest grass since Spring,
So I cut and chop and buzz and kill until I run completely out of string.
Oh, to stand in line again for one of Walter's grilling creations,
When against all hope the steak or fish exceeds my expectations.
To help Mrs. Pam or Mrs. Sherry where dicing tomatoes is concerned,
To see them both squirm and shake even though my lesson's learned.
The dishroom where we laugh, joke, and sweat I know too well,
But to be welcomed there just one more day, the possessions I would sell.
To sit and watch the sunset off the dock or at the beach,
Then gather 'round the campfire with the dewdrops and the preach.
We thank the Lord every single day for the people young and old,
Who leave their homes in the deep, deep South and come to 'brave the cold'.
For those who lead their mission teams with hope and faith alone,
We give our humble gratitude for the seeds you have sown.
To laugh, play and reminisce while working for our common goal:
That every child who comes to camp be counted one more soul.
To show the love of Jesus in smile, word and deed,
And to that blessed cross each adult we will lead.
One thought I would leave you with until we meet again,
One prayer that I pray for you each night until then:
Oh, please don't be discouraged when things don't turn out right,
For the devil only cares when we're walking in the light.
Don't become discouraged by what others say and do.
Just remember who you're working for and the reward awaiting you.
One day we'll see the flowers from the hidden seeds we've sown
And we'll join them in glory, singing praises 'round the throne.
