Fall Camp 2005

-The whole group-

The last weekend of October is always our Fall Camp weekend. We warn everyone coming that they will have to be prepared for some cold weather and wet conditions. This year we were treated to three days that were better than some that the summer camp weeks had! Beautiful temperatures and wonderful colors – and that all with a great group!

- enjoying wonderful weather -

The theme was “Real answers for real questions” and it was a real challenge to get things ready. It was so interesting to see what questions are really important to this group (all older than 12 years old). This weekend also brought us quite a few new faces. Some of them were familiar with the Bible, but others were completely unfamiliar. It has been exciting to see how our young people are also excited about bringing others along to their activities, learning about God together.

- getting to know one another -

Luk Brazle and I worked on the first major questions of “Why did God make me?” and “How can God exist in a world with so much suffering?”. Later Paul Brazle looked at where heaven and hell are and how to trust God with your worries. All good questions that touch a concern with the young people who were there.

In between questions and answers there was plenty of time to hang out, play some ping pong, take a walk in the woods or enjoy the fields. We spent some time getting to know each other (with toilet paper!), and a campfire was attempted and lasted for about 5 minutes. When I returned to pick up some of the young people I saw them rolling down a hill and simply enjoying the time together. We are so glad that we have this opportunity to work with our young people. God can do so much in seeking hearts.

- building on relationships -

Thanks for your prayers. Keep asking your questions and looking for the answers where they can really be found. Like we told the young people in these weekend: Don’t be afraid to follow the evidence and be honest.
In Him, Scott