Young Life leaders held a baseball bat upright. Campers took turns putting their foreheads on it and turned in circles. Then crowds of young people laughed as they wove and stumbled around.
The special needs friends participated in various games on the field with help from their buddies. Several needed a little assistance but a few required more help.
Buddies for one girl made sure she could play the game despite her wheelchair. Friends cheered as they pushed her wheelchair over the bumpy grass to the bat. Another friend held the bat upright so they could circle it with her wheelchair. Her arms and legs didn’t allow her to touch the bat or run, but her caring friends didn’t leave her out.
The grin on her face showed us she felt included and loved. Her friends laughed and cheered.Those watching saw the love of Jesus in the leaders, buddies, and special friends.
For the weekend, each Capernaum camper received love and acceptance in a significant way as they experienced a wonderful time with new and old friends.
He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might, He increases strength. (Isaiah 40: 29 NKJV)
Heavenly Father, thank you for each of your children. Whether they are strong or weak, they can love and teach each other. Amen
Capernaum is a part of the ministry of Young Life that reaches special needs young people.
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