We got back from Hume Lake on Saturday night at around 12 in the morning. I can honestly say it was the best week of my life! I had so much fun, and learned alot. I don't even know where to start :D The theme of camp this week was The Rise Of The Kinematics. Kinematics is motion with out regards to it's cause. This whole week was different than any other camp I have ever been to, just because one of the goals that Hume tried to reach was getting rid of the emotional high that we all get from summer camp. Instead of getting us all emotionally high, and sending us down the mountain to be excited for God for 48 hours and then go back to our old lives, they equipped us with the knowledge and the way to no longer live like a kinematic. I came away from Hume feeling equipped with the knowledge I need to really know what I am talking about when it comes to Jesus. They asked us questions like "Why are you a christian? or if you are not explain why you are not a christian." Honestly at the beginning of the camp I couldn't answer that question without hesitation and or stumbling over my words while I was trying to think of the "correct" answer. After Hume I can say I can answer that question without hesitation or stumbling. It is scary to see people (including me) calling themselves Christians, but not able to answer the fundamental questions. God convicted me this week, honestly just telling me that I need to step it up, that I was getting to comfortable. He convicted me with this passage.
2 Timothy 4:1-5
1In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
I think if we all where honest, we all need to step it up.
In addition to learning alot, I had a little to much fun :D From rec to chapel Hume was a big ball of fun. There was alot to do at Hume Lake. During free time we went canooing on the lake, which was a blast and an arm work out! We got to go on the high ropes course, which I almost peed my pants on, but I did it all! :D There where cafes where you could go and get yummy food and chill. There was Slide Rock, which was pretty much my favorite! It was this place that you canooed to across the lake and then you walked to these rapids that were so beautiful and slippery (hints the name slide rock :D) My team won for rec (GO ROBOS!) There was aton to do up there, but yet I still kept finding myself bored so I found myself getting into alittle mischief :D There was defiantly a prank war that took place at Hume Lake :D That I won by the way! They don't call me the prank master for no reason! :D I had a great small group and leader! I don't think I could have asked for a better cabin of girls, we had a bunch of fun and grew together. I defiantly know that I couldn't have asked for a better small group leader! Katie is the greatest and I love her so much! I made so many friends this week and they are all amazing!
Ok I know all of you want know about the boy so I will tell you :D Kevin is the most amazing, sweetest, big hearted guy I have ever met (other than my dad :D) I had so much fun being with him this week! I don't even know how to explain it :D I am the happiest I have ever been. My family will tell you that since the first time I saw Kev that I have been floating on clouds and glowing. He is out of town right now D: He is at Hume San Diego being a leader for Jr. high camp. And I have to admit that I miss him so bad, but I know God is using him up there! He almost reminds me of the old fashion love movies in a way. He never lets me pay for anything, he gave me his jacket, and he just treats me like a princess. I am so happy! :D Oh and when he gets back in town my dad is taking him out on the boat (good sign :D)
Here are the pictures from Hume Lake, enjoy!
-Mapes
6 comments:
Bre you are so funny. :-) I'm so glad you had such a good time! And I'm happy for you about the boy ;-) He sounds like a great guy. Umm.. I'll be home in 25 days so I have to meet him. Please? :-)
Miss you!
I love love love you....however, could you please remove a select few of the most hideous pictures I have ever seen of myself?! Thanks lol
Hi sweet Niece! Wow! I can't wait for Bailey to get home from Jr High camp to hear all of her stories! God is so incredible! Your pics are precious and what an awesome blog entry! Made me think twice about how to explain Christianity and explain why I am a Christian. Love you Babe!
Loved this devotion today, Take a minute and ready it!
Wisdom of the Aged
This devotional was written by Jim Burns
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? —Job 12:12
Too often, we relegate elderly folks to the corners of our society. They become marginalized most likely because they don’t have the health and energy to engage as much as they used to in our everyday activities. Yet, they hold a wealth of wisdom that they’ve gained throughout their lifetimes that we would be wise to tap into.
If we took the time to notice, we could discover that the senior segment of our population has a lot to offer. Recently, I had a chance to discuss this topic with a friend of mine, Dr. Kerry Burnight, who is an expert in the field of geriatrics. She told me some things that I had never realized about the elderly. One thing that I found particularly fascinating was that as people age, their brains change. Dr. Burnight explained that these changes bring about a great period of enhanced creativity, problem-solving, spirituality, and even humor. There is a reduction in the sense of ego as people age, which allows an opportunity to draw closer to loved ones and God. So, while the ability to “have” and “do” declines as people grow older, their sense of “being” is enlarged.
A friend of mine did an informal study of seventy- to ninety-year-olds. He asked what they would have done differently. In light of what Dr. Burnight told me, their top three answers make a lot of sense:
1. Worry less. Eighty percent of the things we worry about will never happen. Ten percent of worries are of things we can’t do anything about, and only that final ten percent are valid worries.
2. Enjoy family more. When it comes down to it, what really matters is our family relationships. The only thing that matters more is our relationship with God.
3. Invest more time in things that matter eternally. It’s interesting that it sometimes takes until the end of our life to appreciate the eternal perspective. Maybe we could learn from our elder generation and begin the legacy process sooner.
It’s sad that so many of us don’t understand these key principles until our later years. The good news is that we don’t have to wait. We can work on these areas now to the benefit of ourselves and our families.
And, as we are able, let’s also try to take advantage of the treasures that are available to us through those who have already walked in our shoes: The wisdom of the aged.
Ah I LOVE your pics and your post! And hey, 2 Timothy can be added to the list of books you read! I can't wait for tomorrow night! Love you beans :)
:) haha an old fashion love movie? haha sounds good to me :)
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