Boot Camp members rise and shine

Image: Sarah is never thirsty — Sarah Coleman will never tire of spreading the Word of God thanks to her water canteen filled with the love of Jesus.

Sarah is never thirsty — Sarah Coleman will never tire of spreading the Word of God thanks to her water canteen filled with the love of Jesus. (Barry Byers)

Image: B.O.O.T. Camp Began At The Central Baptist Church — Central Baptist Church in Italy started its annual summer camp with the theme being, B.O.O.T. Camp, Biblical Outlook & Outreach Training.

B.O.O.T. Camp Began At The Central Baptist Church — Central Baptist Church in Italy started its annual summer camp with the theme being, B.O.O.T. Camp, Biblical Outlook & Outreach Training. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pvt. Hugh Meeh — Brett Kirton excels in his role as Pvt. Hugh Meeh. After doing such a fine job behind the controls in the chapel, Private Hugh Meeh hopes to be promoted to Private Yes You.

Pvt. Hugh Meeh — Brett Kirton excels in his role as Pvt. Hugh Meeh. After doing such a fine job behind the controls in the chapel, Private Hugh Meeh hopes to be promoted to Private Yes You. (Barry Byers)

Image: Worship and song — Boot Campers sing the praises as they get the Word of God out in harmony.

Worship and song — Boot Campers sing the praises as they get the Word of God out in harmony. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chapel games — Bible Soldiers get some R&R before the next drill.

Chapel games — Bible Soldiers get some R&R before the next drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Under the cross — Brian Arnold helps the Prayer Platoon praise the Lord through song.

Under the cross — Brian Arnold helps the Prayer Platoon praise the Lord through song. (Barry Byers)

Image: Prayer gear — Prayer Platoon’s prayer gear is on display near the front of the chapel.

Prayer gear — Prayer Platoon’s prayer gear is on display near the front of the chapel. (Barry Byers)

Image: Melissa Smithey — IHS student Melissa Smithey has this young group of Bible Soldiers at full attention as she helps them with glittering their canteens.

Melissa Smithey — IHS student Melissa Smithey has this young group of Bible Soldiers at full attention as she helps them with glittering their canteens. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bales and Burke — Volunteer Staff Sargeants, Kaytlyn Bales and Drenda Burke, help these young Bible Soldiers with their crafting duties.

Bales and Burke — Volunteer Staff Sargeants, Kaytlyn Bales and Drenda Burke, help these young Bible Soldiers with their crafting duties. (Barry Byers)

Image: Saluting the Lord — These brave Boot Campers volunteer to spread the Word of God.

Saluting the Lord — These brave Boot Campers volunteer to spread the Word of God. (Barry Byers)

Image: Yes, Jesus! — Pictured left to right: Kort Holley, Jacob Coers and Chase Hyles are eager Bible Soldiers and they’re ready to spread God’s message in an ongoing campaign to reach out to others.

Yes, Jesus! — Pictured left to right: Kort Holley, Jacob Coers and Chase Hyles are eager Bible Soldiers and they’re ready to spread God’s message in an ongoing campaign to reach out to others. (Barry Byers)

Image: Baby B.O.O.T. Camp — Buck Private Ryan Coers tries to earn his stripes the hard way.

Baby B.O.O.T. Camp — Buck Private Ryan Coers tries to earn his stripes the hard way. (Barry Byers)

Image: Circling the troops — This adorable little regiment of Bible Soldierettes try keeping their ribbons in their hair and their laces tied while learning about the Lord.

Circling the troops — This adorable little regiment of Bible Soldierettes try keeping their ribbons in their hair and their laces tied while learning about the Lord. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Color Guard — Campers color pictures of their favorite soldiers during the Central Baptist Church of Italy’s Vacation Bible School Boot Camp.

The Color Guard — Campers color pictures of their favorite soldiers during the Central Baptist Church of Italy’s Vacation Bible School Boot Camp. (Barry Byers)

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