Summer Theme 2008 - God's World! Handle with Care!
God saw everything that was made, and indeed it was very good - Genesis 1:31a

In the beginning God hovered over the void, bringing order to the chaos and creating something out of nothing. God made the heavens and the earth, the sky, sun and stars, the day and night, the green plants and the blue water. God made all creatures to walk, fly crawl, and swim, and God called it all good.

 

During the 2008 summer camp season campers will recognize and enjoy the goodness of God's world and explore the meaning of a loving relationship with God and creation. The daily themes and scriptures that will be explored:

  • It's about Relationships: Genesis 1:4b-22
    Campers will explore God's creation and be invited into relationship with God and one another, learning how we can Handle with Care the world God has given us. 
     

  • It's all Good: Genesis 1:1-25
    Campers will explore how God created order in the midst of chaos and learn not only to enjoy creation in a wilderness setting, but discover God's goodness in the intricacies of creation.
     

  • It's a Matter of Choice: Genesis 6:11 - 9:17
    As campers explore the story of Noah and the covenant God made with Noah and humankind, they will see the impact made when they keep promises with God, creation and others.
     

  • It's about Trust: Luke 12:13-32
    Jesus tells us not to worry about food, or clothes, for life is much more important than theses. As campers experience Jesus' words, they will explore the barriers to trusting in God's provisions for the world and how these fears affect their faith.
     

  • It's Just What We Do: Matthew 25: 14-30
    Studying the Parable of the Three Servants will help campers identify their God given gifts, and how they can be faithful stewards in caring for God's world.
     

  • It's God's World and That's the Good News: Mark 16:9-20
    Jesus is the Good news and after his resurrection he gave instructions to his disciples to preach the gospel to the world. Campers will explore ways to proclaim, in word and action, the new life revealed to us in Christ, which is the good news for the world.