A good time had by all

It’s Monday already Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday we packed up and headed to Calumet for the Messiah Family Camp-out Weekend. We spent the past three days enjoying God’s creation, some great food, and each other’s company. They went fast

Scott promised no rain, and he was true to his word–a better three day could not be had this summer Friday featured moving in and setting up. Some families had pop-ups and some had tents. (And one stayed in the chaplain’s trailer–a thirty foot behemoth with all the amenities–but we won’t say who that was, but their initials are Pastor and Lisa ) We were spread out a little but gathered together to chat, eat and enjoy the campfire.

Saturday was another picture perfect day. We swam, boated, built sand castles, and played water volleyball (no report on who won ). For those eating at camp’s dining hall, dinner was prime rib (yum), for those grilling out–BBQ ribs (equally yum).

Sunday there was a time for a hike before church. The “congregation” gathered there in Calumet’s ODC (outdoor chapel)was no doubt the largest in New England that morning - 500 people at least. My sermon was “interactive” - people voted on which direction it was headed. The commemoration was Mary Magdalene and the gist of the message was we all have highly spiritual moments in life we want to savor and extend forever, but we’re called as was Mary at the tomb, to proclaim the risen Christ. Seems to have gone over well. I’ll post it at home–it’s on the other computer that I thought I’d have here–but decided not to bring.

After church, folks packed up and left for the most part, leaving us here to take on the chaplain’s role this week (daily devotions, bible study - one we’ll also do a Messiah - and vespers Thur. night. The weather is presently changing, and we’re expecting rain and hotter, muggier weather. Oh well. It’s great here at Calumet even in the rain

Do you have a place like Calumet in your life–a place of natural beauty that charges up your spirit? Say a prayer of thanksgiving for it today

Pastor