Code of Conduct
Eli leaves today for his CEF camp in Switzerland. I'm so excited for him to have this opportunity to be "on his own" but a little nervous for him as well. The big things are no big deal, like being away from us for a week. It is the little things I nervous about like him deciding if he should wear pants or shorts that day, bringing all the things he needs with him to the shower, and knowing that he should eat whatever they give him or he'll starve. I'm praying that he has an absolutely wonderful time and that it is an opportunity for him to grow in maturity, in his understanding of Christ, and in his relationship with his buddies. One whole week seems like a long time now.
Along with his packing list and all those release forms, he was given a "Code of Conduct" page to read and sign. It was so well done! There were six scripture references followed by a statement pertaining to the scripture. For example:
Hebrews 13:17 "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you."
"I will obey the directions of the camp counselors and chaperones and submit to their authority with regard to my conduct on the bus, at camp, and on field trips" and a place for their signature.
Others included Philippians 2:14 "Do all things without grumbling or complaining...", Hebrews 10:24 "Consider how to stir up one another to love and good works" and Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of my mouth but only such as is good for building up...". Eli and I sat down and looked up each reference, talked about how this applied to him, and then he signed each line with conviction.
I think a code of conduct for our family is in order. I"m challenged to pick out the standards that are required in our home, find the verse that offers instruction on it, and write it up for the kids to sign. It is a great way to tie behavior to the commands that God has given us and a great way to show that the Bible is truly applicable to our daily lives.
Eli has his passport, snacks, reading materials, toiletries, clothes, and everything else he'll need tucked away in his suitcase all that is left now is for us to send him out.
Along with his packing list and all those release forms, he was given a "Code of Conduct" page to read and sign. It was so well done! There were six scripture references followed by a statement pertaining to the scripture. For example:
Hebrews 13:17 "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you."
"I will obey the directions of the camp counselors and chaperones and submit to their authority with regard to my conduct on the bus, at camp, and on field trips" and a place for their signature.
Others included Philippians 2:14 "Do all things without grumbling or complaining...", Hebrews 10:24 "Consider how to stir up one another to love and good works" and Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of my mouth but only such as is good for building up...". Eli and I sat down and looked up each reference, talked about how this applied to him, and then he signed each line with conviction.
I think a code of conduct for our family is in order. I"m challenged to pick out the standards that are required in our home, find the verse that offers instruction on it, and write it up for the kids to sign. It is a great way to tie behavior to the commands that God has given us and a great way to show that the Bible is truly applicable to our daily lives.
Eli has his passport, snacks, reading materials, toiletries, clothes, and everything else he'll need tucked away in his suitcase all that is left now is for us to send him out.
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