What an amazing week of family camp at Camp Luther! Five Lord of Life families attended camp the week of June 30 - July 6 and came away with some amazing stories and memories. Words can’t really explain the magic that happens at camp. The Holy Spirit is present in a way that seems palpable, like you can reach out and touch it.
- You see God in creation: gorgeous sunsets of Lake Erie, bald eagles soaring across the sky, unobstructed views of the sky at night, and gentles breezes blowing through the trees.
- You see God in mealtimes: meals prepared for you, sharing food around the table with new friends, and cleaning up after one another at the end of the meal.
- You see God in laughter: silly skits put on by campers, funny musicals put on by the summer staff, and adults making fools of themselves in silly relay games.
- You see God in fellowship: sitting around the campfire making smores, sharing stories with old and new friends, swimming in the pool, making crafts, and playing sports with one another.
- You see God in worship: daily Bible study that is age-appropriate, nightly worship overlooking Lake Erie, testimonials given by youth and adults, and praising God for all which we have been entrusted.
Now I might be a little biased since I have camped there every summer since birth and I worked there for fifteen summers, so I thought I would share with you some quotes from the families who attended camp for the first time:
“I have some things to share that were fun at camp: craft cabin, awesome counselors, singing tree, & sunsets on Lake Erie.”
“I didn’t really expect opportunities that would allow my kids to express their faith in their lives during a chapel moment. It was such an empowering & uplifting experience that changed us deeply.”
Lord of Life plans to attend family camp again next summer, the week of June 28 - July 4, 2020. Half-tuition scholarships will be available for the first five families that sign up to attend in 2020. If you are interested in signing up, contact Pastor Corey. If you want to learn more about the camp experience, you can talk to the following families who attended this summer: Mineard, Metzger, Calihan, Hill, Wagonfield.
For those families that have been around Lord of Life for some time, we even had the opportunity to camp with our former intern, Vicar Bob, and his family!
To view photos from our week at camp, visit: LOL 2019 LOMO Family Camp Photos.
Missing my hammock, but glad to be back with you...
Pastor Corey