Thursday, July 24, 2008

The Camp Experience!

Dear friends,

I have just returned from a week of camp with 17 confirmation students. I’m exhausted – exhilarated and so impressed with the young people of Abiding Love. I’m certain that our youth were the best ones at Ebert Ranch Camp! (Besides our 17 there, we had two at Camp Chrysalis!) Christian camping has a long heritage among our Lutheran Church. Almost every pastor you talk with will have had a significant camping experience from their youth. Somehow, the out of doors, the intense expressions of love, the excellent leadership, music and worship all seems to touch the very spirit of all who gather.

Just ask Ben about the leap of faith – or Audrey about the high ropes. Better yet, talk with Josh about the horses or Emma about the meal prayers. There are so many stories to tell! Give thanks to God for our camping association, Cross Trails Ministry and for our excellent youth! It’s going to take me a year to recover, but I can’t wait till next summer!


As always,
Love Pastor Lynnae

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