Hillsong Church Camp

The theme was: IMG_3782And it did not disappoint. We need to celebrate courage in the unknowns of the world. So much of what we don’t notice is true bravery. I’d say volunteering in the Pre-K room was pretty brave! ha! Just kidding. I decided to be a part of two days of camp with Tot. However, they put me in a different room than her because they didn’t want me to just focus on her. Smart move.

I was assigned the 4-year old room the first day, and instantly fell in love with a little girl named Averie. I talked about Tatum, so when the rally came around she  wanted to meet her.

However, before we entered the rally, Tatum saw me with the older kids, and started to cry. She wanted to be with me.
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Then once we got in the rally, she just sat with me (and Averie). They became instant friends.

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After presenting a skit on one hero in the Bible, Joshua, we learned some fun songs to celebrate Jesus. IMG_3781Hillsong believes kids can worship too! (and she did!)

IMG_3792I loved how they allowed each of us to close our eyes and individually pray.IMG_3791

She spotted Levi, and it was a moment of more JOY!

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I left at lunch so she could have some water play, and I could get a few things done. Also, when I am there, she tends to cry since she knows I’m present but not in her room. When I picked her up, two little girls came up to me and told me Tatum was their friend and they loved her. (the are also 3).

When she got home, she wanted to sing the songs and celebrate her fun times. I’m so glad we have a church who celebrates the love of Jesus in such an authentic way. It was real, yet it was FUN too. Thank you, Hillsong. I see Tatum growing into a LOVER of  Jesus. Truly heroic.