“When the people of the land come before the LORD at the appointed feasts, whoever enters by the north gate to worship is to go out the south gate; and whoever enters by the south gate is to go out the north gate. No one is to return through the gate by which he entered, but each is to go out the opposite gate.” Ezekiel 46:9 (NIV 1984)

I read this verse in my devotion yesterday morning and the writer’s words echoed the same thoughts I have for the ministry as we start a new year:

“When we come into God’s presence, He fills us. The Lord changes us so that we are not the same as we were when we came to Him. Ezekiel 46:9 represents this exchange of old for new. The people of Israel were told when they came into the temple area to worship, they were to enter through one gate and exit through the opposite gate.”

kidz2leaders saw amazing blessings in 2011 that changed the course of our ministry and the lives of our campers.  Nine of our campers graduated from high school and most of our graduates are enrolled in a form of higher education or are employed.  112 campers attended Camp Hope – 21 were first time campers.  Twenty-six former campers attended Camp Hope to serve as counselors, cabin leaders or as summer staff.

Just as our campers’ lives have been changed by experiencing the love of Christ , so has our ministry.  We celebrate the successes of 2011 and enter 2012 changed by the year’s events and marked by God’s love.  Thank you to our campers, counselors, donors, volunteers, prayer warriors and friends who helped change kidz2leaders for the better.  We invite you to join us as we embark on a new year!

Read about our 2012 goals in our End Of Year Report.

Blessings,

Cris Hunt

Director of Programs

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