A Report from the Pitch!

Last Friday I was sitting under a blanket and watching the final scrimmages of the day, and of this year, as we finished up an awesome second week of ISA! We had 98 campers 1st week and 43 this 2nd week. There were many new faces from our surrounding communities and we had the chance to connect with campers and parents. In addition we were able to meet some neighbors in the immediate area as well as a pastor across the street that committed to praying for the camp. Neighbors were excited to hear the laughter and fun that ISA brings to the field at Martha Lake Elementary.

Our team worked well together, we produced two slide shows and two videos. The coaches were fantastic and connected with kids and brought them closer to an understanding that there are people, right here in Lynnwood, that care for them. The campers also learned a ton about God and the fact that He wants a relationship with them! The coaches meetings revealed the fact that God has been working through the Bible discussions and kids were engaged and asked great questions. We dealt with sun burns, bloody noses, soaking rain, wins, tears, losses and just general exhaustion.

Kids learned more about a great sport and increased their skills but most importantly, they were impacted by a camp that desperately wants to point them to God and help them to realize God's love and grace. Thank you for your part in getting the word out, hosting coaches, helping with the Thursday Celebrations and praying. It's been another great year!

I am also happy to report that we had 8 new kids join our Gen 78 group as a result of their exposure to ISA. We have a handful of people that we got to meet that are looking for a new church to call home. Our ValPack mailer made its way into homes last week and we are continuing to pray for the opportunity to impact our community and world! Thank you for partnering with us as we follow God's direction for Silver Creek. Thank you for helping to create a welcoming and inviting community where people can come and find relationships with others and God.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our new sermon series titled, "Family Vacation". Last week we learned to fight for our family instead of with our family and were told how the little things are actually the big things.

See you Sunday!
Elizabeth