SB2W News Post: Ruddy Week at Lake Gloria

Raking Ditch in Front of Boys Cabins

All cabins will have new screens!!

Cleaning the Skit Closet

The New Mountain Bikes

Are you playing or working?

Even the Biery kids are in on the action.

Making the mulch with the chipper.

Yes, that's Tucker

Crazy Love by Francis Chan

You may have noticed that a handful of our counselors and captains have recommended this book.  If you have not read it, here is a brief video about the book/website.

SB2W News Post: New Turf Baseball Field

Devotional Passages for Week of May 16-21

Monday:  I Samuel 18:5-19:24, John 8:31-59, Psalm 112:1-10, Proverbs 15:12-14

Tuesday:  I Samuel 20:1-21:15, John 9:1-41, Psalm 113:1-114:8, Proverbs 15:15-17

Wednesday:  I Samuel 22:1-23:29, John 10:1-21, Psalm 115:1-18, Proverbs 15:18-19

Thursday:  I Samuel 24:1-25:44, John 10:22-42, Psalm 116:1-19, Proverbs 15:20-21

Friday:  I Samuel 26:1-28:25, John 11:1-54, Psalm 117:1-2, Proverbs 15:22-23

Saturday:  I Samuel 29:1-31:13, John 11:55-12:19, Psalm 118:1-18, Proverbs 15:24-26

Introducing Your Lake Gloria Third Term Captains

Mark Matheson
Year:  Junior
Team:  Roman
Years as Camper:  9
Hometown:  Downingtown, PA

Fun Fact:  I cannot stand white milk!
Favorite Camp Meal:  Chicken Letter Lunch
Favorite Activity: Trampoline
Favorite Comp:  Football
Favorite Camp Meet: Track Meet
Inflential Book:  Every Young Man's Battle, because it set the tone for me when I started to get to know God on a serious personal level.
What has God been teaching you?
God has been teaching me that the path to righteousness will not be easy, but in the end its all worth it.
Peter Scott
Year:  Senior
Team:  Galatian
Years as Camper: 8
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Fun Fact:  I started camp as a 4th termer!
Favorite Camp Meal:  Circle Pizzas
Favorite Activity: Waterski
Favorite Comp:  Soccer
Who has been influential in your life outside your family?  
Johnny, a good friend from camp, because I have been so open with him and him to me.  I trust his decisions. 
What has God been teaching you ? 
That he tests us everyday, and through these trials, if I fail I can learn just as much if not more than when I succeed.
Kylie Fagan
Year:  Senior
Team:  Galatian
Years as Camper:  7
Hometown:  Grove City, PA
Fun Fact:  My favorite food is popsicles and I like to eat at least 1 a day!
Favorite Camp Meal:  Cold Cut sandwiches
Favorite Activity: Kayak even though it scares me to death!
Favorite Comp:  Hockey
Influential Movie:  The movie, To Save a Life, because it makes you want to go out and really live your life for God and not just go through the motions.
Who has been the most influential person in your life outside your family? 
My youth pastor, Andy.  He has really encouraged me and help me grow in my faith.
What has God been teaching you recently?
God has been teaching me to find patience and find him and live for him everyday.
Haley Durr
Year:  Junior
Team: Roman
Years as Camper:  9
Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite Camp Meal:  Circle Pizzas
Favorite Activity: Summit
Favorite Comp:  Soccer
Fun Fact:  My favorite flavor of ice cream is mint chocolate chip!
How has SB2W influenced your faith?
SB2W has dramatically changed my faith.  I have grown to have a personal relationship with God and have really learned the importance of knowing him and completely living for him.
Who has been the most influential person in your life outside your family?
My camp counselor, Esther.  She has been my counselor for the past 3 years and she has taught me so much about what it means to live my life for Jesus.

Introducing Your Que Third Term Captains

Sarah Weber
Year:  Junior
Team:  Roman
Years as Camper:  8
Hometown:  Sewickley, PA

Fun Fact:  I do not like oranges!
Favorite Camp Meal:  Circle Pizzas
Favorite Activity: Cabin Sprints
Favorite Comp:  Volleyball
Favorite Camp Meet: Octathlon
Inflential Book:  The most influential book I have read is called "Half the Sky" because it brings attention to human trafficking across the world and explains the common person can help to stop it.
Most influential person in your life outside your family?
Ashlee, my youth minister's wife, encourages me to do my best and has completely opened her front door to me whenever I need to talk.
Jonathan Snack
Year:  Senior
Team:  Galatian
Years as Camper: 9
Hometown: North Haledon, NJ
Fun Fact:  I love omelettes!
Favorite Camp Meal:  Chicken Patties
Favorite Activity: Archery
Favorite Comp:  Soccer
Who has been influential in your life outside your family?  
My best friend, Greg.  He always has my best interest in mind and he challenges me to be a better and more godly man.
Influential Movie? 
Amazing Grace - It is about William Wilberforce who is a influential historical person who dedicated his life to making the world a better place.
Kim Parent
Year:  Senior
Team:  Galatian
Years as Camper: 9
Hometown:  Westerville, OH
Fun Fact:  I have a twin brother!
Favorite Camp Meal:  Chili and cornbread
Favorite Activity: Archery
Favorite Comp:  Angleball
Who has been the most influential person in your life outside your family? 
My best friend, Liz.  We have been friends since before pre-school and have literally grown up together.  She is the most genuine person I know and does not try to be anyone other than herself.
What has God been teaching you recently?
God has been teaching me to just take time to listen to Him and trust in His plan.
Andrew Fabia
Year:  Senior
Team: Roman
Years as Camper:  9
Hometown:  Fairfax, VA
Favorite Camp Meal:  Chicken Nuggets
Favorite Activity: Archery
Favorite Comp:  Soccer
Why are you so excited to be a captain?
I am excited to lead the Roman team.
Who has been the most influential person in your life outside your family?
My neighbor Matt has helped me through some tough spots in my life.

Devotional Passages for Week of April 9-15

Monday:  I Samuel 5:1-7:17, John 6:1-21, Psalm 106:13-31, Proverbs 14: 32-33

Tuesday:  I Samuel 8:1-9:27, John 6:22-42, Psalm 106:32-48, Proverbs 14:34-35

Wednesday:  I Samuel 10:1-11:15, John 6:43-71, Psalm 107:1-43, Proverbs 15:1-3

Thursday:  I Samuel 12:1-13:23, John 7:1-30, Psalm 108:1-13, Proverbs 15:4

Friday:  I Samuel 14:1-52, John 7:31-53, Psalm 109:1-31, Proverbs 15:5-7

Saturday:  I Samuel 15:1-16:23, John 8:1-20, Psalm 110:1-7, Proverbs 15:8-10

Next Sunday:  I Samuel 17:1-18:4, John 8:21-30, Psalm 111:1-10, Proverbs 15:11

Devotional Passages for Week of May 1-7

Sunday:  Judges 13:1-14:20, John 1:29-51, Psalm 102:1-28, Proverbs 14:15-16

Monday:  Judges 15:1-16:31, John 2:1-25, Psalm 103:1-22, Proverbs 14:17-19

Tuesday:  Judges 17:1-18:31, John 3:1-21, Psalm 104:1-24, Proverbs 14:20-21

Wednesday:  Judges 19:1-20:48, John 3:22-4:3, Psalm 104:24-35, Proverbs 14:22-24

Thursday:  Judges 21:1-Ruth 1:22, John 4:4-42, Psalm 105:1-15, Proverbs 14:25

Friday:  Ruth 2:1-4:22, John 4:43-54, Psalm 105:16-36, Proverbs 14:26-27

Saturday:  I Samuel 1:1-2:21, John 5:1-23, Psalm 105:37-45, Proverbs 14:28-29

Next Sunday:  I Samuel 2:22-4:22, John 5:24-47, Psalm 106: 1-12, Proverbs 14:30-31