Hello friends.
Luke has completed his 2nd week of Work Crew at TimberWolf Lake. It has been challenging for sure, because Luke's body is just so tired, but we have seen God's merciful hand in many ways. A few highlights: 1) After feeling terrible (stomach pain, nausea, etc.) the first week, Luke suddenly started feeling much better. It's been remarkable. We are grateful to God for providing this relief. For all six days Luke was able to work and connect with his crew, and in his words it made for an "amazing" week. 2) During each week at Young Life camp, members of the Work Crew go and visit cabins to meet campers and share about God's work in their lives. During week 1 Luke really wanted to participate, but just felt too lousy. During week 2 he was able to do it. He visited two different cabins. The first was a "Capernaum" group, with special needs kids, and Luke loved it. Then he spent some time with a group of guys from Chicago, and was able to share his story. The leader of the cabin said it was very powerful...he didn't think it was possible for his guys to be so quiet. :) 3) Another tradition at Young Life camp is the "cardboard testimonies." The Work Crew kids are asked to describe the impact God has had in their lives in two short phrases, and then they write those descriptions on the front and back of a piece of cardboard and reveal them in front of the entire camp. Luke was determined to participate. He was the last Work Crew person to walk (yes, he walked!) onto the stage. The front of his cardboard (see photos!) said "broken on earth," and when he turned it over it said, "made whole in heaven." Through our tears, Laura and I were so tremendously proud of Luke. His perspective and trust in Jesus made a huge impact on the entire camp. 4) At the end of the week, the entire staff team (see photo) gathered in the club room to encourage and pray for Luke. This was a complete surprise to him, and he was incredibly touched and humbled. Everyone wore a yellow "R818" shirt (for Romans 8:18), and they cheered for Luke and then prayed for him as well. We are so grateful that, in the midst of terrible, Luke is not alone. 5) Once again, this past week at TimberWolf Lake a bunch of kids (60+) put their faith in Jesus for the first time. Luke got to be part of that. What a privilege. Now it's on to week 3, with almost 500 Middle School kids arriving at camp this afternoon. We will continue to take things one day at a time. Luke is determined to make a contribution, to help kids find their hope in Jesus. Please keep praying...it's making a difference. Our prayer remains the same. We can't stop, WON'T stop praying for God to heal our boy. (James 5:14-16) God bless, James & Lu, (for Sam, Jay, & Luke)
18 Comments
Carissa
8/5/2017 11:34:51 am
Wow. Just wow. 💕
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Robin Combs
8/5/2017 12:07:18 pm
Powerful! Our God is good!
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matt
8/5/2017 12:07:52 pm
"Made whole in heaven" - Awesome for Luke. Awesome for all of us.
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Gail stintzi
8/5/2017 12:45:42 pm
Amazing young man!
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Allan
8/5/2017 12:47:31 pm
Awesome! Glad Luke gets to share his story and is able to make an impact on so many for the Lord!!
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Shawnn
8/5/2017 01:01:39 pm
What an amazing young man Luke is.. 💛
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Laura
8/5/2017 01:20:08 pm
I have been praying for Luke's work crew time everyday! Thanks for sharing!! This is so awesome.
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Christel Kronenberg
8/5/2017 01:31:47 pm
Luke, your strength and courage should be encouraging for all of us. Thank you so much. We love you. Opi and Omi.
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Marsha M MoffitMcGuire
8/5/2017 02:04:12 pm
This kid . . . he just gets it! Keep doing you Luke. You are inspiration to us all.
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Katie
8/5/2017 02:18:25 pm
Praying for zero cancer and strength.
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Chris
8/5/2017 03:06:16 pm
Yes!
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Pat Spreng
8/5/2017 06:24:15 pm
Thanking God for Luke!! Thanking Luke for letting God use him so powerfully. Amazing young man, that warrior son of yours. 💗
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Carrie Johns
8/5/2017 06:28:41 pm
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! Love Luke's cardboard message- we are all broken here on earth in some way, but will be made whole again! Praying for an amazing week #3
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Eva Kelly
8/5/2017 06:33:42 pm
Prayers for no cancer! That is always the same, but grateful for the faith that Luke (and you and James) have shared with all of us. It makes an impact even when separated by hundreds of miles! And seen via FB. Love to all
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Chris Oakland
8/5/2017 07:34:48 pm
Was the Capernaum group from Naperville?!
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Jen
8/6/2017 10:24:33 am
We continue to pray fervently for this wonderful kid. It is clear that the Lord uses his life and testimony wherever Luke goes. We also are so blessed to watch his family, particularly his parents fight this painful fight of faith with their son. They have shown strength and dignity at every step as they fix their eyes on Christ.
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Meeshia
8/6/2017 03:15:26 pm
Smiling as I imagine Luke walking across stage, sharing his infectious smile with all the campers and praying he will continue to have strength to share his faith with others. As always, will continue to pray for him and all of you
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jill rumohr
8/9/2017 05:51:18 am
Such an amazing testimony of a wonderful young man. Love him, love the Granger's.
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