Home Ec Camp 2008 Thursday, June 26

This morning dawned bright and early, but we slept in! After our "sleepover" in the gym, we had a late breakfast, and start to our day. In our session we learned about serving others even when it is hard. Our worship was lead by Lollipop and Louie.


We had electives today: sewing, cooking, card making, floral arranging, zip line and life boxes. We got to choose which ones we wanted to go to. Here is our cardmaking elective:

Even though it was a little windy today we still got to do the Slip and Slide (Jonah style). We also did water games in the field.

Later in the afternoon we loaded on Jonah's NEW bus and went to the park for a campfire dinner. We roasted hot dogs, had Smores ( some of the girls had never had them before) and had fun hanging out by the river. We then had some skits, worship and a time of sharing around the campfire.

On the way home from the campfire we almost hit a deer in the road. Praise God for safety, and a safe bus driver - Jeff Duke. All in all we have had a wonderful week, and will have a great time sharing with the parents tomorrow. See you then!

HOME EC CAMP 2008 Wednesday July 25

Howdy Y'all!!

We finished off the day on Tuesday with the Home Ec pagent and Talent Show. What a time that was! Here is a picture of our lovely judges.

The events for the pagent were: Talent, Runway walk (with a "western" theme), Timed event (bed making - and yes they did it in 3 minutes), home ec questions, and make-up application (on the counselors blindfolded). We combined with this with a talent show - look at these talented campers!

Our 2008 Miss Home Ec crowned the winning cabin this year - Thumper's cabin, the Tree Huggers.

Wednesday was our day that had a Western theme. We were encouraged by Sparkles at our 3rd session that we need to have relationships that will encourage us to follow God.

After our session we had our last round of rotations. We finished up sewing projects, cooking, and sock dolls. The girls are enjoying making these items for children in Liberia. They each have a picture of a child and are praying for this child during the week also.

The afternoon was spent getting ready for the big BBQ Western Dance that evening. We decorated, practiced dancing, and dressed up in western attire. What fun! We had boots, hats, denim, the works! Here are our lovely girls:

We ended the evening with an "sleepover" in the gym, complete with a movie, and night games. What a great day!!

Home Ec Camp 2008 - Tuesday June 24

Wow!! What a day!

We started our day with a wonderful worship time and devotional by Sparkles. She told us that when we realize our gifts and talents, we need to then respond. We need to put others before ourselves and think of ways to serve others. It was a timely reminder for all.

After cabin time we had more rotations. Sewing is always a popular rotation as the picture shows!

After a wonderful lunch, FOB - stands for "Flat on Bunk", plus another rotation, the campers and counselors left camp to participate in "Messy Games". It was definitely a hit!! Just look at these "messy" pictures.

Stayed tuned for the next adventures of Home Ec Camp. We are headed to the "Home Ec Pagent and Talent Show. Report will be posted tomorrow!

P.S. The most exciting that happened today was the addition of another precious girl to God's Kingdom. Please rejoice and continue to pray with us.

WHY WE DO CAMP!

And it's only day two of summer camp!

1. Chloe gave her life to the Lord today!
2. The Harley-Davidson Guy handed us $100 to put gas in our bus. He said he was a sinner, saved from hell—and he liked it that way!
3. $1000 came in the mail out of the blue about the time I was asking the Lord how we could afford to take the staff out for their annual end-of-staff-training dinner!
4. We blessed our waitress—an answer to her prayers—just by being there!
5. Bob agreed to pay the cost to roof the the Cheese Cave!
6. Kyle’s dad donated all the beams needed to cover the cave entrance!
7. Mike came by with more candy in response to our needs list. He’d like to bring a lot of hamburger next time he comes to Trout Lake!
8. Walt Campbell stopped in with four gallons of milk and a huge box of pork!
9. As a whole staff, in our green staff shirts, we got to worship together at church on Sunday, share testimonies and get prayed for!
10. Jeff & Kim raised enough money to cover the cost of the lawnmower repair!
11. Jeff & Doug raised enough money to cover the cost of buying our new bus. We won the bid at $1001—and were “within nickels and dimes” of winning the bid!
12. Relationships among the staff are amazing! They bless us with willing hands and clean hearts. They are a generation that seeks His face!
13. SPU scholarship of $375!
14. $1000 gift to put in savings for a "rainy day." (It rains a lot around here.)
14. Camper registrations are screaming in!
15. SO MUCH MORE!!!

HOME EC CAMP 2008

We are in the middle of our first full day of Home Ec camp 2008! Our theme and goal for this week is to focus on how we can use our gifts and talents to bless others.

Sunday evening was full of Bunco, and "get to know each other" games. Monday morning brought a yummy Jonah breakfast followed by our speaker "Sparkles". Sparkles encouraged us to think about the gifts and talents that God has given us and be willing to be used to bless others, even if we are going through hard things ourselves.


We have had 2 rotations so far including: Sewing, making Sock dolls, making jam, decorating a box with magazine pictures and drama. Two of the projects we make will be sent to children in Liberia. These children have very little so our desire it to share with them our prayers, love, and some items that we make.





We plan to go caving this evening and will probably fall into bed very tired, but happy!

Join us each day as we fill you in on what is happening at Jonah Ministries!

Otter Pops, Lagoons, and Epic Adventures

Wow! We were excited for the summer even before the staff arrived, but we had no idea what was in store for us! Lead staff training started on the 12th, with the rest of the staff joining us on the 15th, and the week and a half we spent together stretched us all. We grew together as a team as we prepared for the challenges and joys ahead of us this summer. The goal of staff training was to put our staff face to face with situations that would test them, teach them, and bring them to their knees before God. The week was hard, but so rewarding! We're blessed this year with a staff of 25 volunteers who love the Lord and have a passion for showing His love to kids, and we're coming out of this week pumped and ready to start camp!

Some highlights of the week include:

• Following clues through the woods to find supplies for a camping trip
  
• Learning to trust each other and work as a team on the low ropes course
  
• Worshipping God through music on the top of a mountain
  
• Climbing Sleeping Beauty
  
• Roasting hot dogs and s'mores with the board and the camp directors
  
• Facing our fear of heights on the high ropes course
  
• Losing and finding a staff member in a wilderness search and rescue drill
  
• Finishing tons of work projects
  
• Getting up at 4 to catch the sunrise
  
• White water rafting
  
• A crazy scavenger hunt that included sinking a boat in a swamp
  
• Going out to dinner (in our new bus!) to celebrate surviving the week!

We finished the week exhausted but so satisfied, with a newfound bond as a staff and a kindled passion for serving God at Jonah this summer. Can't wait to see you at camp!

Welcome to the Camp Jonah Blog!

We hope you will enjoy our new Camp Jonah Blog. This is the place we will share camp pictures, camp stories, spiritual challenges, fun facts and much more! During camp season, the directors will try to keep you updated each night on the day's activities, pictures and more. What a fun way to stay connected!

Feel free to post your comments, we look forward to sharing this summer with you!