Monday, April 25, 2016

Camper Profile: Amanda Mussleman



This article is hopefully the first in a series profiling campers from Prairie States, how the camp influenced their life, and what they enjoyed most about being here:

Amanda Mussleman of Watseka will be a seasoned veteran camper this year--her seventh year at Prairie States Christian Service Camp.
      She attends both sessions for high school age campers, deaned by Paul Dyke and Dustin Wells.
      She says she was "kind of timid" as a youngster so she didn't start attending until sixth grade. She heard about it from friends, and also when her brother, Ryan, attended.
      Because of her camp experience Amanda plans to attend Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Mo.  Many of the camp counselors are from Ozark. Amanda wants to study psychology and missions.
       What's the best part of being at camp?
       "It's a break from technology, from Watseka. It's not that far away but you don't see your usual people every day," she says. It's also a place where you can share your most difficult problems in a safe environment. And you can catch up with your friends from past years.
       She really enjoys the messages and being in the family groups.
       "You get different perspectives on the lessons being taught. An over-all theme for the week is announced the first night and every night the leaders break it down and help you understand it better."
       What's the best part of the day? Not just swimming in the pool and playing the many games, tennis, basketball and miniature golf. 
       "I really like campfire. You get to hear the adult staff. They tell you the things they've gone through to get closer to God. They've been through a lot of struggles some of them," Amanda says. 
       The lessons and experiences are all related to Bible truths. 
       "Bibles are in the chapel. We get to study the Bible a lot. I'm more open to reading it now. When I was younger it was always kind of boring....it is useful because the Bible verses come to mind when in a situation that applies," she says.  Amanda is one of hundreds of kids who have found fun, and more importantly, been taught the gospel at PSCSC.

Jo McCord contributed to this article.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Online Registration is Here!

We're pleased to announce that this year we will have online registration.  What does this mean?  It means that you can go to the link above, set up an account, register and pay for any week of camp.  And you can do that right now or anytime and you don't need to use a stamp.  The process is secure and it's pretty simple.  If there are issues you can always email us at prairiestatescamp@gmail.com.  You can also still send us a registration form by mail.  Hopefully more choices will make it easier to register.  So take a look at the 2016 schedule, and then register.  See you at camp!

UPCOMING:
Monday, April 11:  Prairie States Ministers Fellowship 10am at Monical's in Watseka
Monday, April 25:  Prairie States Evangelizing Association Men's Fellowship, 7pm at Adventure Christian Church in Bradley
Tuesday, May 3: Camp Board of Directors Meeting, 7:30pm at the Campground
Sunday, June 5:  First Day of Camp!

Monday, April 4, 2016

Camp is On It's Way

As I write this, the first of the camp brochures are in the mail going out today, the first blooms are or coming on to a few of the trees at the camp and the 2016 camp season is right around the corner.  On this website you'll be able to find a schedule for the sessions this summer.  The kitchen helper list and other things have not been updated yet, but check back soon.  In addition, online registration is in the works, but we are not quite ready to go online.  Soon you will be able to register and pay directly from this website (You'll still be able to send in a registration form if you want).  If you have any questions, email me.  Pray with me for a great camp season this summer!

UPCOMING:
Tuesday, April 5--Camp Board Meeting at Centennial Christian Church in Watseka at 7:30pm.
Monday, April 25--Prairie States Evangelizing Association Men's Fellowship at Adventure Christian Church in Bradley at 7pm.
Sunday, June 5--First day of camp.