by Chris Polk, Camp Superintendent
Things are starting to get busy in the Garwood area. We had a great time at the Men’s retreat and are looking forward to the work weekends and retreats preceding camp. The campgrounds are in great shape but there are always things to do. We have begun a drainage project that needs to be finished.
Along with some painting. Pressure washing, and just good ole cleaning. There are a dozen or so other odd jobs that we are hoping to see done by
camp week.
Our camp theme and verse may seem, mismatched at first so I’d like to explain my thoughts a little.
“Finishing Strong”
Job 27:6 “My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.”
While Job himself offers plenty of teaching opportunities. “Finishing Strong” is intended to be directed at teaching our youth that we remain faithful to God and His church, regardless of our life circumstances. We could have used 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” but Job also provides a great foundation for teaching this lesson in the present tense. Oh, if we could learn that it’s better to remain faithful through the hard stuff. As opposed to running off to another church or the world every time life gets tough. By being determined to Finish Strong before trials come.
The Harper Family will again be leading the worship services and Bro. Dustin Wisely preaching the word. Most of you have met the Harpers and know their love for the Lord. Dustin has been Youth Pastor since 2008 at First Baptist Church Magnolia, AR. “I train students up to be warriors for the cause of Christ with the ultimate goal of exalting him and revealing his
glory to the world! Whoo! Hoo!” (Dustin’s FB job description)
I expect camp will be a tremendous blessing as always. I’ll have the camp grounds as ready as possible, you bring as many people as possible, and lets all pray for the Lord to move in a mighty way.
