August 27, 2009
Summer, fall or winter, the great thing about camp is that it's always an adventure. This morning we hosted all the school district employees at Sonlight for initiative games. And I do mean all. 207 of them. Transportation, teachers, principals, school board members, kitchen and custodial staff and the District Superintendent. 16 teams. Trust walk, hula hoops, the water-n-can, horizontal ladder, carabiners and string. It was a great morning, building teamwork and communication. We sent them off with cookies at noon, back to school to prepare for a great year for our community. Thanks all you school folks for everything you do for kids.
August 22, 2009
A great backpack trip with Austin Theological Seminary- click for photos. Karamie joined Winston and Mary for the trip, Karamie enjoyed a bit of cool weather since she now hails from New Orleans. (OK- so it was downright cold. Not much 'cool' about 32°).
Brett heads back home to Denver today- we'll miss having him at Sonlight. He'll definitely be back for the Fall Retreat in October. And of course summer 2010! Thanks Brett, for everything.
From a staff member:
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This summer both motivated me to do good work and helped me experience God and his love"
August 16, 2009
Brett is holding down the fort at camp while Winton and Mary continue their backpacking trip. This week he and Kate were joined by Brett's parents visiting from Oregon. They have had fun doing a little fishing and seeing some of the sights in the area. Below is a picture of the Rogers gang at the Balcony House at Mesa Verde National Park.
August 13, 2009
The end of summer brings a season of transition at Sonlight from the fast pace and fun (and noise) of the campers and summer staff to a time of rest and reflection. This summer we learned "It Matters." Now it's time to begin applying these things to our lives, but how?
Some things to think about (from Brett):
"Why has God placed you here? Why are you on this earth? We need people who have taken the time to wrestle with the meaning of life, who want more than money, success, etc."
Search for God's will for your life. You can find it. And It Matters.
August 10, 2009
Summer 2009. It Matters. As summer wraps up -- II Timothy 3:14.
Winston, Mary and Benji are off on a backpack trip with seminary students from Austin Theological Seminary. Brett is holding down camp, wrapping up summer projects and enjoying his wife Kate, and his parents being at camp for a few days. Thanks to Mike C. for keeping up the 'What's New' page this week! |
