Camp Salt & Light

Thursday

2011-08-04T06:27:00.001-07:00

The bus is here and we are on time. See you at Wildwood about 11:30.

Wednesday

2011-08-03T18:41:00.000-07:00

Another great day. Our theme this week has been The Gospel.
Sunday - Understand IT
Monday - Believe IT
Tuesday - Live IT
Wednesday - Proclaim IT
Thursday - Enjoy IT

Wednesday is our traditional Shaving Cream fight, Kiddie Pool Kickball and the evening is our campfire night where the kids share about what they learned about God and the highlights of camp. It was fun to see God working and hear the fun and friendships that were made. Here are a few pics:

The bus is scheduled to be here by 10:00 so that should put us at Wildwood parking lot by 11:30ish. See you then.

Tuesday

2011-08-02T20:05:00.000-07:00

Great weather day! We were able to get in all our scheduled activities. Rob can over and taught on what it means to Live Out The Gospel. We also did archery, rinsed our shirts, pool time, outdoor games, and cabin games. Here a little of our day:

Monday

2011-08-01T17:59:00.000-07:00

Rain!! Major storm blew thru last night. Had a dry morning and was able to get in morning activities and Tie-Dye our shirts. Most of the afternoon and evening was spent indoors, but we were able to get in about an hour in the pool, and of course the snack shack. Rest of the week should be clear and sunny!! Our theme today was Believe IT. We challenged them, "Now that you know what the Gospel is, do you really believe it or is it just another story that you have heard?" Here are a few pic form our day.

Sunday Evening

2011-07-31T19:35:00.000-07:00

Great first day! No rain!!! Pastor Scott lead off tonight's teaching with "What is the Gospel?" and the kids learned about Christ's reconciling work on the cross. We also had a great time in the pool and then a little Capture the Flag in the dark. Here are a few pics of the day.

2011-07-30T13:48:00.000-07:00

Praying for camp!!!

Getting Ready for Camp

2011-07-07T10:30:00.000-07:00

It's not too late to sign up for Salt & Light '11. Goto Summer Camps to sign up.

Thursday

2010-08-12T06:43:00.000-07:00

Parents, the bus is here and we expect to arrive at Wildwood at 11:45

Wednesday

2010-08-11T18:56:00.000-07:00

Our last full day of camp, full of all the traditional things - Shaving Cream fight, Kiddie Pool Kickball, swimming, and our bonfire. Today we reviewed the Gospel, and what Jesus did for us on the cross thru His death and resurrection, that our sins are forgiven forevermore. It was His loving-kindness that reaches out to us as we response in faith. It has been a great week with your kids, they are a great bunch. I couldn't help get a little nostalgic (and corny) thinking of the movie Stand By Me, where the writer ends the movie with the line, "Although I haven't seen him in more than ten years I know I'll miss him forever. I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anybody?" Just watching these kids run thru the fields, playing kickball, telling jokes, and laughing has been a joy - and for them the stuff of memories. Over the next few days the stories of camp will keep coming out (after they have slept for a day or so), encourage them to share the great times, and maybe re-live them yourselves. And don't forget thru the stories ask them about the spiritual lessons of the week, they hear and absorb so much more than we know! Anyway, a great week!

Tuesday

2010-08-10T18:46:00.001-07:00

Another great day of activities and our spiritual emphasis was how sin separates us from God. here are a few pics...

Monday

2010-08-09T17:35:00.000-07:00

Another great day of weather - sunny and a breeze! We hit the ropes course, a little tie-dye, swimming and capture the flag. Our spiritual focus today was taught by Pastor Scott on the character of God, and Cassidy let a great worship time. Enjoy the pics...

Sunday Night

2010-08-08T19:30:00.000-07:00

We arrived at camp on time and then had supper - spaghetti and meatballs!! Then a swim and games, and ended with our worship and a lesson introducing the topic - What is the Gospel?

Salt & Light '10

2010-08-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

Parents we will gather at Wildwood tomorrow at 3:00pm. Check-in is in the Fellowship Hall, and remember to have the forms notarized, if you haven't there will be a notary on site. Looking forward to a great camp!!

Salt & Light '10: The Gospel

2010-03-08T12:15:00.000-08:00

Make plans to join us this year, August 8-12, for Salt & Light Camp. Details to follow.....

2009-08-08T07:25:00.001-07:00

Thanks again for a great camp. Check back in the fall for dates for next year's Salt & Light Camp!!

2009-08-06T05:18:00.000-07:00

Parents, the bus is here and we expect to arrive back at Wildwood by 11:00.

2009-08-06T00:36:00.000-07:00

Our final full day at camp was a lot of fun! The kids played our traditional Kiddie Pool Kickball and Shaving Cream Fight. We also were able to work in our bonfire after a huge rain during our Worship and teaching time. God is good. We once again focused on being a servant and how it is Jesus in us that gives us the power to act. The bonfire time was a great testimony to what the kids have learned - from new friendships, new activities, and faith strengthening stories. Thanks again for allowing us this time with your kids. Look for an update tomorrow morning on our departure time.

2009-08-04T18:32:00.000-07:00

We continued our talk about being a servant by looking at the story of Jesus washing the disciples feet, how He has set before us an example of serving others. We challenged the kids to think of ways that they can serve those around, especially service that costs them something, like washing smelly feet!

2009-08-03T18:21:00.000-07:00

Pastor Scott joined us today for our activities and brought our lesson about being a servant from the parable of the Good Samaritan. Here are a few pics of the days activities:

2009-08-02T18:28:00.000-07:00

We are off to a great start, despite the rain. We played some indoors games, had worship, our first lesson, and then the rain cleared and we got in some pool time! Our theme this week is service, so tonight we talked about how we can be Salt & Light in the world by serving. Here are a few pics:

2009-08-02T14:40:00.000-07:00

we have arrived.

Salt & Light '09

2009-03-16T10:45:00.000-07:00

Salt & Light '09 - Serving the King will be held Aug 2 - 6. An informational flyer can be found at: SL Flyer

Home Again

2008-07-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all the campers and counselors for making this a great year at Salt & Light. Check back later in Sept for dates for next year's Salt & Light Camp. Have a great rest of the summer, and remember to be Salt & Light in the world for Christ.

Thursday

2008-07-31T05:11:00.000-07:00

The bus is here and we have an on time departure, and we expect to arrive at Wildwood around 11:30 (EST). See you there!!!

Wednesday

2008-07-30T19:34:00.000-07:00

Our last full day! Our spiritual emphasis for the day was how to be Salt & Light in the real world. We worked on real world examples challenging them to pick where their ‘Jerusalem’ (school, sports teams, cafeteria, recess, etc) was and how to build relationships to share the Good News of the Gospel. We had a little rain today, but were able to get in one more shot at the Lake and Pool, and ended the evening with a bonfire down by the Lake Front. Please check the web site in the morning for an update on our arrival time, we are tentatively set to arrive between 11:30 - 12:00 (EST).

Tuesday

2008-07-29T21:19:00.000-07:00

A full day - Pastor Scott talked on knowing your personal testimony and knowing that God is seeking after you. We also had our canoe float and shaving cream fight!! It's late so here are a few pics....

Monday Night

2008-07-28T19:24:00.000-07:00

More pics...

Monday

2008-07-28T15:16:00.000-07:00

Woke up to another beautiful day, only had about 30 minutes of rain today, so not much of our plan had to change. Our Spiritual Emphasis was the Gospel and what it means for Jesus to be both Savior AND Lord of our life. Activities included tie-dying our shirts, lake front including the blob, ice berg, paddle boats and afternoon games including a scavenger hunt. Tonight we continue with praise and then hit the pool again before evening devotion and lights out. More pictures coming tonight.

We Have Arrived

2008-07-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

We have arrived!! A little excitement along the way – the bus blew a back tire three miles from our exit. Don't worry - all is well. It has been beautiful weather; we got settled into our cabins, had dinner and then our first talk on what it means to be Salt & Light as a Christian. Then on to the pool, crafts, capture the flag and lights out. A full first day, below are a few pics…

Test Picture

2008-07-26T16:52:00.000-07:00

Getting Ready

2008-07-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

We will meet at Wildwood on Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. You should receive an update letter in the mail this week, if you have not, please contact the church office. Below are the postings from last year.

Home

2007-08-05T11:57:00.001-07:00

Thanks again for another great year at camp. Looking forward to Salt & Light '08, check back here for details...

Wednesday

2007-08-01T22:10:00.000-07:00

Our last full day of camp! The spiritual theme today was Jesus as our best friend. We spoke of how Jesus is both our Lord and Saviour - therefore out of a thankful heart we want to serve our Lord and our friendships need to reflect Him. On the activities side - today was the Rock wall, Basket weaving in the morning,and then everyone to the Lake and pool in the afternoon. After supper we had our bonfire which was going great, and then the bottom fell out - the first rain we got today. I know we needed the rain, and God choose to bless us this week by breaking the drought, but......
Anyway the kids, and counselors, are tired and it was good to call it a shorter evening. Tomorrow we Rise and Shine, pack, clean the camp, and load the bus.

Tomorrow we will arrive between 12:00 - 12:30 EST at Wildwood. See you there!!!

2007-07-31T19:53:00.000-07:00

Tuesday

2007-07-31T13:50:00.000-07:00

Another great day of weather - a few thunder storms for the afternoon, but mostly sunny. Our Spiritual theme today is that our friendships should help us grow closer to God - like iron sharpens iron. We talked about what tools we have that can help our friends grow closer to God, and what tools our friends have that could help us grow closer to God. But it is camp too, so the guys had craft today and the girls hit the lake. And in the afternoon - the great shaving cream war. We are on break, but then to supper and our evening game. Here are a few pics....

The Slide website is updating....so hopefully I will be able to upload pics tonight

2007-07-30T14:04:00.000-07:00

It is late afternoon and we have a bit of free time (45 minutes) before supper and the evening activities to hang out and visit the Snack Shack. Our theme today was to focus on the 'one another' passages and how they relate to being a Christian friend. But we also hit the lake, did crafts and played games. Here are some pics...

2007-07-29T20:29:00.000-07:00

Today we laid the foundation for talking about friendships. We saw that God created us with four basic relationships: With God, With Others, With Creation, and With Ourselves. Sin marred these relationships, but thru Christ they are being redeemed. We are pulling out the relationship with others and looking this week on what it means to be a Christian in our friendships. Our Worship time was led by Adam Hill, and for the first night the kids really sang out. We also had supper (chicken tenders and mac & cheese, roll, salad, and ice cream), hit the pool, played Capture the Flag and then lights out.

2007-07-29T16:02:00.000-07:00

We have arrived!!! Check back later for pics and updates.

Theme

2007-07-05T12:20:00.000-07:00

Although God has designed us to need relationships with others, it takes skill and wisdom to find, develop, and keep healthy friendships. As 4^th & 5^th graders, kids are just beginning to understand how important friendships are in their lives. Oftentimes, kids are left to learn about friendships from their own feelings and what they see modeled around them by parents, other adults, TV, etc. At Camp, the kids will have the opportunity to learn biblical principles and basic skills of being a good friend. Helping the 4^th & 5^th graders discover that Jesus is the best friend they can have, and how to follow His example of being a friend to others, will equip them to enjoy healthy relationships now and in the future.