Camp Berea

Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 09:10

I just got back from a marvelous weekend up in the mountains of New Hampshire.  It is a time that I look forward to so very much.  It is a time to get away from the never-ending responsibilities homemaker, wife and homeschooler, a time to get alone with God and hear from Him, a time to gather with Godly women who share their lives, tears, laughs and needs.  This year a dear friend joined me for the retreat.  It was her first time and I believe, she too, fell in love with Berea. 

The theme was Living Water.   But those who drink the living water I give will never be thirsty  again.  It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.   God even sent us some of his water in the form of rain Friday night and Saturday night.  He did however give us just enough time on Saturday morning and afternoon to enjoy all that he created in the nature outdoors.  I was able to take a hike and sit by my bubbling brook.  I found this last place last year and I LOVE it.  It is so peaceful and allows me to really feel close to God.  I also did the rock wall and rang the bell at the top.  I have a scrape on my elbo to remind me of my experience.

Our speaker, Renee Swoop, was fabulous!  What a speaker.  She is funny and down to earth.  She is someone I could really relate to.  She spoke openly and honestly about struggles she has faced in her walk with the Lord.  The Lord used her to speak to women's hearts and at least 7 women accepted Jesus as their Savior.  She has a major role in a wonderful ministry called Proverbs 31.  I can't wait to check out her website.

As always the after dinner program was a hoot.  We had two special performances.  One by Camp Berea's own bell choir.  LOL!  The staff had service bells that they would tap with whatever song was playing at the time.  They had routines and moves and were just hilrious to watch.  Our second surprise was a comedian from California.  She was a young Christian mom who used her experiences to make us laugh.  Hey Tanya....wanna come over for some quackadillas?!?!?  My girlfriend Tanya thought her mom's mispronouncion of words was so hilarious she was crying.....for like two minutes....the comedian was already on a completely new topic and there's Tanya.... STILL laughing about the quackadillas.   Gotta love that girl!

Any way I hope to have some pictures up once my Berea babes email themto me cause I FORGOT MY CAMERA!!!!!  Hint Hint......You have got to see some of the outfits that we had with the whole Living Water theme.  They were GREAT!  I did not dress up this year.  I know I'm boring.  But hey 4 out 0f 5 years isn't too bad as far as statistics go.   

If I weren't so exhausted, I'd still be laughing

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 02:53 - Link

Yeah, what an awesome weekend. I have to keep bringing my mind back there, cuz you know I've had TWO containers of juice on the floor, dog poop on the rug, attitude galore from my 3 year old, "I dont waaaannnna do school!" and countless other things to drown me rather than refresh me.
I especially loved how the Samaritan woman left her water jug at the well with Jesus, and went to spread the good news.
I'm thinking that once again, God knew what we all needed, and provided it. So thankful. And I'm glad Deb liked it. Will send you pics. You know where I already posted them!
Love,
quackadilas
**don't forget 'crap-backed Satan! I was cryin there too**

Camp Pics

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 04:18 - Link

Hey kiddo, You haven't said if you got the pictures I emailed you a couple of days ago.... I will bring a CD tomorrow -maybe that will be easier for you to pull them from to post.
Deb