Victors Crown Bible Study

Our heartbeat at Kamp during the school year is to encourage kids in the walk with Christ. We have developed year round Bible studies as part of our strategy. For just the cost of the books, Kampers ages 7-12 have a unique opportunity to get into the Bible daily through Champion's Walk. Kampers ages 13-18 dig deeper into the Bible and what it says about their daily issues through the Victor's Crown. In both these 44 week programs Kampers read and do the lesson then report back to their Kamp Director at the end of each month. Kamp staff cheers your child on throughout the year in fun and creative ways. A special award time at Kamp the following summer puts a “BIG” bow on what God has already accomplished in their life through his Word!

Recently Andy Dolliver facebooked me on his experience. Here is what he had to say:

"Victors Crown has been a great experience because every morning it gets me started. It has not been easy. Many times I would much rather snooze for another 10 min. However, it is not that hard: all you do is read a bible verse, then read the study, and answer a few life applications. It's a lot like a Kanakuk bible study. It has also helped the relationship between my dad and I because we have done it together. He has encouraged me and taught me, and I have done the same for him. The hardest part for me were the first few months, but after that it has been something that has become a norm during breakfast."

I agree with Andy, making time for God isn't always the easy thing to do. As Christians we are called to seek God and obey His commandments regardless of how we feel. Andy, I am proud of you for being faithful to God's Word. Thanks for your example!!

http://www.kanakuk.com/store/default.aspx?dept=kuk+spirit+dev

Former Kanakuk K2 Counselor Pete Ittersagen signs a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars

"Wheaton, Ill. – On Sunday evening the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars signed Wheaton College graduate Pete Ittersagen to a free agent contract, following the 2009 NFL Draft. Ittersagen is the 15th Wheaton College football player to sign a professional contract, including 12 NFL contracts. Ittersagen’s contract with Jacksonville comes one year after the selection of his former Wheaton teammate Andy Studebaker who was the 203rd pick of the 2008 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Studebaker is currently a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ittersagen, a three-time All-American for the Thunder, graduated from Wheaton in December of 2008 with a degree in Business and Economics. A three-time All-American, Ittersagen has been a standout at both cornerback and return specialist. His 60 career passes defended, is fifth all-time in Division III history in the category. Ittersagen’s five career punt returns for a touchdown established a new school record and his nine career touchdown returns (five punt, three interception and one kick) also set a Wheaton College record. He is the program’s all-time leader in punt return yardage with 65 punts returns for 1,075 yards (16.5 YPR). The four-time All-Conference selection at cornerback recorded 252 career tackles, with 189 solo stops. Ittersagen noted on Sunday evening, “It is a blessing to see all of the hard work that I have put in pay off. However, I still have hard work ahead of me.” He added, “I have had some wonderful opportunities at Wheaton and it is great that things have turned out like this.” In 2008 Ittersagen concluded his brilliant Wheaton career as a unanimous Division III All-American with selection to the Associated Press’ “Little All-American Team”, as a First Team honoree. He was also recognized as a First Team Division III All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) for the second consecutive year and was named a First Team All-American at cornerback and a Second Team pick as a kick returner by D3football.com. He was named the North Region “Defensive Player of the Year” by D3football.com. He returned 25 punts for a school record 464 yards this season, averaging 18.6 yards per return, with two returned for a touchdown. He finished the season ranked second in Division III in yards per punt return. Ittersagen helped lead Wheaton to its first-ever NCAA Division III Playoff Semifinal appearance with three touchdown returns in the team’s four postseason games." - Article from offical Wheaton Thunder website:
http://http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2009/4/26/FB_Pete_Jax.aspx

Earthshaking Robbins Family Announcement

Brothers,

I will never forget when David Liggitt, past K2 men's Director announced that he was having a baby at FUAGNEM one summer morning. Immediately the guys start chanting, "Name him Thor, Name him Thor, Name him Thor". David responded, "What if it's a girl?" Of coarse the guys responded, "Name her Thor, Name her Thor, Name her Thor". Oh man, I am laughing out load as I relive the experience. Well brethren, the chants will be hearty because that shrimp shaped creature pictured above is my future son or daughter?!?!? Wow.

Ashley dropped this little bomb on me about a month ago. We had been trying for a short time and she totally caught me off guard with the announcement. Normally, as many of you know, I am a pretty emotional guy (now I can still skin a squirell with my eyes closed mind you) yet I didn't really know how to deal with the announcement. She looked up at me with these puppy dog eyes welled up with tears and says, "I think I am pregnant". To which I responded, (in a Brian Reagen dumbfounded voice, "Ok". Well, yesterday we had our first ultrasound and heard the little monster's heartbeat-171 beats/minute. The emotions finally came. I can't explain how excited I was. My heart swelled up and my heartbeat quickened to match the speed of our young fetus. Amazing. The nurse explained that the heartbeat begins just days after conception. This gave a whole new meaning to a "child not a choice".

God is knitting together a little grappler in my wife's womb and I am one excited Daddy. I absolutely can't wait. Our due date is the end of November. I look forward to sharing our little one with you.

Woodlands K-Life Vision Picnic!!

Forgive me for not posting in the last week. Ashley and I have been on vacation in Atlanta as well as speaking at the Westminster Schools FCA Retreat last weekend. We are back in the office preparing frantically for another Amazing summer at Kanakuk K2. This weekend I have the pleasure of speaking at the Woodlands K-Life kick off picnic! It is so fun to connect with Kanakuk Kampers around the country who are committed to winning the World for Christ. K-Life is a tremendous ministry and I beleive it will revolutionize the Woodlands youth culture. If you are from the Woodlands area I would love to see you this Sunday!!

K2 Kamper Kyle Ondera named Most Outstanding Player

"Even though, he was just 1-of-11 from the field, Kyle Ondera made the go-ahead and game clinching free throws in Oak Hill's 48-43 win in double-overtime against Kalida in the Division IV state championship game last Saturday at Value City Arena in Columbus.

Ondera was named the most outstanding player on the 2009 Associated Press Division IV all-tournament team.

The junior point guard scored 26 points in the Oaks' two state tournament games, including 20 points in Oak Hill's 55-46 win over Ada in the state semi-finals last Thursday.

He also had 15 rebounds overall, including 10 in the championship game, to go along with five assists and six steals.

His clutch free throws in the second overtime period sealed the first-ever state crown for the Oaks in school history.

Oak Hill outscored Kalida 10-5 in the second overtime, but it was a one-point game, before the Wildcats were whistled for an over-and-back violation with 1:27 left.

Westen Hale made a pair of free throws with 18 seconds remaining to put the Oaks ahead by three and Ondera's free throws with eight-seconds left locked up the victory.

Ondera was joined on the all-tournament team by teammate Ryan Borden, who knocked down three-point field goals with 23-seconds left in regulation to send it to the first overtime and another with 31-seconds left to force a second overtime period.

Borden finished with 19 points, including 13 in the championship game. He played just six-minutes because of foul difficulty in the first half against Kalida and was 0-for-2 from the field.

Kalida's Jordan Basinger (28 points in two games) and Scott Schnipke (33 points in two games); along with Ladell Trotty (18 points in the semifinals) of Cleveland Heights Lutheran East and Ada's Aaron Cross (19 points in semifinals) were also named to the Division IV all-tournament team."

Way to go Kyle-K2 is proud of you!!

Mark Driscoll: The Church Needs Dudes

Mark Driscoll says, "The Church needs Dudes". What do you think?