Monday, June 27, 2011
Perfect Morning
One of my favorite times at camp is early mornings. I love getting up before everyone else does and reading with a cup of coffee. The still of the mornings up here in the woods is amazing. Being here at Wildwood really does remind you of the beauty of God's creation. I mean, how can you not be reminded of it when you're outside in it literally all week.
I've loved camping for a while, but being up here ih the woods with my students and spending a week really focusing on God first, and having fun together makes for a truly great week. Additionally, now that we've been up here several times and everyone knows what to expect makes for a great, smooth, quick transition into this kind of week.
Be in prayer for us as we begin our week that God truly moves in the lives of our students and adults.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Rob
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I've loved camping for a while, but being up here ih the woods with my students and spending a week really focusing on God first, and having fun together makes for a truly great week. Additionally, now that we've been up here several times and everyone knows what to expect makes for a great, smooth, quick transition into this kind of week.
Be in prayer for us as we begin our week that God truly moves in the lives of our students and adults.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Rob
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Guest Blog #1
Throughout the week, I'll be posting pictures, some thoughts, and inviting some of the others here at camp to write a little about their experience here at Wildwood. So here's...
Guest Blog #1 - Kevin Mascaro
Day 1 - For the past two years I've heard about the experience of Wildwood and observed it from a distance (at home, reading the latest postings on the blog just as you are doing now) . . . This time I'm here in person and it's as amazing as hoped for! EVERYTHING done at Wildwood is intentional with the sole purpose of knowing God - not just knowing information about Him (which in itself is still worthy of praise), but truly knowing Him as Creator, Sustainer and Savior. Delighting in Him and determining that all is to be done in light of His will and good pleasure.
The surroundings are beautiful, the camp is rustic, the staff are friendly and servant-hearted, our Country is honored as we start and end the day at the flag pole, the Shema is quoted (see Duet. 6:4-5), God is worshiped at the fire pit through song and scripture, and soon we will be asleep in the tents. Evan, the camp Director, introduced the theme for this week (knowing God) during the evening session, and introduced us to Acts 13:22 where the reason God raised up David was because he was a man after God's own heart. How did he please God so? Because he was one who "will do all my will". Is this how God would describe me? You? I want more than anything else to be described this way. I'm trusting that God will grow me closer to this goal as a result of this week. Please pray for all of us here that we will humbly seek His face at Wildwood. (P.S. When not thinking of God, my mind dwells on you, Apriella.)
Guest Blog #1 - Kevin Mascaro
Day 1 - For the past two years I've heard about the experience of Wildwood and observed it from a distance (at home, reading the latest postings on the blog just as you are doing now) . . . This time I'm here in person and it's as amazing as hoped for! EVERYTHING done at Wildwood is intentional with the sole purpose of knowing God - not just knowing information about Him (which in itself is still worthy of praise), but truly knowing Him as Creator, Sustainer and Savior. Delighting in Him and determining that all is to be done in light of His will and good pleasure.
The surroundings are beautiful, the camp is rustic, the staff are friendly and servant-hearted, our Country is honored as we start and end the day at the flag pole, the Shema is quoted (see Duet. 6:4-5), God is worshiped at the fire pit through song and scripture, and soon we will be asleep in the tents. Evan, the camp Director, introduced the theme for this week (knowing God) during the evening session, and introduced us to Acts 13:22 where the reason God raised up David was because he was a man after God's own heart. How did he please God so? Because he was one who "will do all my will". Is this how God would describe me? You? I want more than anything else to be described this way. I'm trusting that God will grow me closer to this goal as a result of this week. Please pray for all of us here that we will humbly seek His face at Wildwood. (P.S. When not thinking of God, my mind dwells on you, Apriella.)
A random picture from camp last year.
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