A Flurry of Activity

We had 54 mission camps here this week from Terre Haute, Indiana, and from Waterville, Wisconsin.  This was a great group of people and we enjoyed each other immensely.  There was a wide age range in this group, but the teenagers gave us enthusiasm and energy with none of the drama.  It was quite a blessing!

Keeping 54 people busy for four days is no small task, even when there is lots to do.  We were able to assign groups to different adults and let them take charge.  Some worked hard on very physical tasks...

Working on the foundation of the Lodge

They made a big dent in the wood pile.

While others put their creativity on display...

The crew who worked on decorations in the Lodge and Chapel

Lots of tracing, cutting and gluing going on

And when you have this many people you have to have lots of help in the kitchen.  I helped with setting tables and had a fine crew to help at every meal.

Serena, Victoria and Savannah (along with Alia) were
faithful workers at every meal.

Our speaker this week was Mark Gold.  Although I had heard of him before, this was my first time to meet him, and I enjoyed having him around this week.  He is an engaging and challenging speaker, and he has a great rapport with kids.  I learned good things from him, and I really hope to meet up with him again someday.

And now the stage is set for the teens to come on Monday.  Jason and Jessica Dildine arrive with their boys on Sunday.  He will be speaking in the evening chapels, and I know it will be great.  We are a little short on staff this week, so pray for us to get it all done.  We can't wait to see what God does!