Calvary Chapel Upland Childrens Ministry Blog

Well as some of you know some of us were up at Children's Camp last week. And let me tell you we had a blast. God did some awesome work up on the mountain. I saw the Lord work in each person's lives who went to the camp, and I am very proud of each of you who went. It was so cool to see how many of the kids from our church having a greater passion and desire for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was a huge blessing watching all the kids do there devotions, and having a greater desire to read their bibles everyday.

I pray that you will always have that passion and desire to read the Word of God, I pray that none of you will ever walk away from God. I pray that God uses all of you greatly in the ministry as you grow up.

We also did a lot of fun things at camp. Some of the fun things we did was archery (Luc did a great job), rock climbing (Brooke was our best climber), zip-line, euro-bungee (man, Sid got high up in the sky), swimming in the pool, swimming in the lake, crafts, we played futbol (soccer), great worship, and fun guest speakers. We also had two bible studies a day with just our group.

I had the honor and privilege of being able to teach the kids 3 times (I love teaching the kids here at CC Upland). The time of teaching always went great! Everyone was so into the bible study and there eyes and ears were just glued on to whoever was speaking.

What God showed me on the trip... Well now I have even a greater passion and desire for the kids here at CC Upland. God gave me even a greater love for the kids here at CC Upland as well. I just want to see all of you loving Jesus. I want to see all of you desiring to read God's word everyday. I want to see all of you desiring to pray more.

Here are the scriptures God showed me up at camp during my personal devotion time...
Acts 20:24; "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself; so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."
This verse showed me that the thing that moves me the most in my life is first and foremost Jesus Christ, but after that it's all of you (the kids of CC Upland). I love you all so much, I want to see all of you walking with the Lord. You are always in my prayers, all of you are always in my mind. If I had the choice of going to a big sports event (you know how much I like sports) or teaching you kids on a Wednesday night I would rather be at the church with you guys. I am always praying for all of you.

The other verse God showed me at camp is Acts 20:28; "Therfore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit had made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood."
By the grace of God, God has allowe dme to oversee this ministry. I want you all to know again how much I love and pray for all of you. God has a awesome plan for your life. Just keep your eyes on Jesus.

In Christ <><, Jason Arellano

e-mail me @ j.arellano@ccupland.org