Camp launched into summer with labors of love
Steve Goheen and Wayne Underwood from All Saints, Richland, at Man Camp, proud to have finished assembling a fine new Adirondack chair for Camp Cross.
Summer is underway and Camp is in full swing! Thanks to the passion and commitment of so many in May and June, we are set to have an amazing season. With so many individuals from around the Diocese inviting others to join them, we had a record breaking 49 people – ages 2 and up – out to help open Camp Cross at “Labor of Love” over Memorial Day weekend. All the hard work was rewarded with a wine and cheese reception, with the sun setting over the lake, a fire crackling in the fire place, and James Taylor’s music setting the mood.
The youth of the Diocese came out the following weekend to hone their leadership skills and prepare to be counselors in 2008. From the silent hike to the inaugural camp fire at Pioneer Camp, to the orienteering challenge, our counselors stepped up to the plate leading passionately while reflecting thoughtfully on the challenges of meaningful leadership. The counselors also committed to raising $50 each for programs and equipment, and will decide at the end of the summer how the money will be best spent. Camp Cross also committed to raising funds to match the staff’s efforts, so not only are the counselors leading our campers this year, but they are taking on the responsibility of leading the continued growth and stewardship of Camp Cross. Let’s support them in this bold venture!
In a weekend of construction and discussion, as well as steak and microbrews, the Rev. Lt. Col. Jeff Neuberger led our first “Man Camp” June 6-8. On top of his thought provoking stories of his chaplaincy in Iraq, he led a discussion on what the story of “the Road to Emmaus” means for our call to mission. The guys also made the first of many Adirondack chairs and disc-golf baskets that are going to be cropping up around Camp this summer. To close a weekend of fellowship and for well-deserved relaxation we had a steak and potatoes dinner before pulling out the guitars around the fire.
At all of these events, old-timers and first-timers came together to make them memorable. So as the summer rolls quickly on, I ask you to be bold in evangelizing Camp and joyful in your invitations; help us grow our family this summer and bring a friend! Don’t forget to join us for our Open House Eucharist.
