David and Goliath

When we decided to use the Olympics for our theme this summer, we decided to use 1 Timothy 4:12 as a key verse.  It says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”  Every day we focus on one of the areas mentioned in this verse for our “training.”

On Tuesday mornings we take a hike to the gravel pit where I get to tell the story of David and Goliath.  I constructed a big puppet that we use for Goliath.  He comes out to the cliff where they dig out the gravel.  I have the kids line up facing each other to represent the Israelites and the Philistines.  One of the staff guys plays Goliath and another plays David.  One of Adam’s boys plays Goliath’s shield bearer.

Butterscotch has to be right in on the action.   One of the campers called out to Goliath,  "What's your dog's name?"
"Ralph," was his reply.

In the end David slays Goliath and cuts off his head.

Both Teen Weeks I told this story the campers seemed to really enjoy it.  They participated in the parts of the story where I asked for some interaction with great enthusiasm.

At the end I talk about how our words are important because they reveal what’s in our heart.  David’s words showed his confidence in the Lord and gave Him the glory for what David was able to accomplish.  I ask the campers to think about what their words reveal about their heart.  This is a lesson we all need to be reminded of.  What do your words reveal about your heart?