usually runs 7 to 18 miles each morn- ing, just before dawn. This April, Jus- tin will run the famous Boston Mara- thon for the third time. He’s bringing to experience the day and watch and cheer for her dad. I have already told my staff that I won’t be in that day because I need to be on the course, cheering him on and supporting him. The runners in Boston come from all over the world. While some are highly accomplished, many bravely push themselves through the 26-mile course to raise funds for various non- - gling through the race, the increasing volume of cheers often helps push In Hebrews 12, we read, “There-
fore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2
can be hard, and each day brings its own challenges. After mentioning many heroes of faith in the previous chapter, he encourages us to run the race sur- God, our shepherd, is cheering us on. You can be the hands and feet of Jesus by uplifting those around you. I can’t help but think of my own experiences supporting others in Boston. I also remember never wanting to miss an op- bleachers, cheering on my grandchildren.
We celebrate the J-O-Y that belongs to us in JESUS, often sharing simple and powerful testimonies from our campers. We celebrate OTHERS in the room and who God has created them to be. We celebrate God’s love for YOU. We are blessed to tend to a growing group of campers, both in numbers and
across new locations. As we expand into Tennessee, a new area for Camp Joy, we are excited to see what God has in store. We pray this marks the start of a wider geographic reach for Camp Joy, supporting the ongoing expansion of B-SF’s work.
eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and per- fecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3
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him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (NIV) When we are called to run the race set before us with endurance, the writer of Hebrews recognizes that life
If you’d like to support the work of the Brice-Sanders Foundation, there is always a need. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for the upcom- ing summer camping season. Pray for our campers, some of whom washed their clothes when they got home last summer and immediately repacked their bags the next day to be ready when it’s time to go to Camp Joy in 2026. Do you know a young person (high school or college age) who would be willing to be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving as a counselor, walking alongside, and cheering on a camper this summer? If so, please let us know. If you’d like cost, know that you would be a blessing. We have the privilege of supporting and guiding others in Jesus’ name. My Uncle Bob and cousin Diane were “Team McCarren” when they competed in the New York Marathon. At the Brice-Sanders Foundation, we are “Team Camp Joy”—cheering loudly and passionately to encourage and celebrate our camp- ers. Please join us in cheering on some incredible people at camp as they walk with Jesus, and be sure to enthusiastically support those running their races among us right where we live.
Rev. Bob Whittet is a minister in Northeast Presbytery. He is the Professor of Christian Ministries at Gordon College in Wenham, MA.
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