Kids Camp

What a fun day Susan and I had visiting our kids at Stillwood Camp past Cultus Lake. This is the biggest camp we've ever had for our Foursquare churches since we began in 1928. The weather has been exceptional, not that our children seem to care. There is something that happens in both our relational and spiritual worlds at camp. Friendships form that often last a lifetime and spiritual growth takes a leap.

There is a principle that whenever we eat together there is a sharing of life, and that is exponentially magnified when we spent time overnight together. Whether it is a men's retreat, staff outing, missions trip or camping experience, we practise the very discipling method that Jesus and his 12 disciples modelled for us.

Susan and I were especially looking forward to seeing our grandsons, Alex and Jacob. Before dropping her son off at camp, Kelly had given Alex explicit instructions on how to make his bed, keep his clothes neat, practise personal hygiene and how to gel and brush his hair. But when 8 eight year old boys get together without their parents, all instructions are quickly forgotten. He came to breakfast this morning without giving a second thought to his coiffure.

As you can see from the pictures, it was wild hair day today. We spent time with several of our kids, made sure they were well and happy, watched some of the fun activities and the came home. Max, Victoria and Jordan, who were with us for the day, were thoroughly worn out by the time we arrived home. God bless our kids and the leaders for the remainder of this week.