Blessings and Thanksgivings

At this time, sitting here in the office at Camp Cross, I am overwhelmed with the wonder of this place. Of the ability for this part of creation to factor into the transformation of so many lives. This part of creation, filled with people who are learning about themselves, about what it means to be in community, about nature and about God and their spiritual journey. How can we walk together? What does this look like and what should it look like?

Through the last seven years it has been a blessing to be a part of this place. I liken it to raising children, you do what you can to teach and prepare them for LIFE. Hopefully a part of that is the development of their central core, what makes them unique and who they are. Throughout this process you are not alone, friends, family and God’s Grace, all factor into their development. Then comes the time for them to be on their own. As a parent it is scary, wondering if you have done the right things. Who are they? Will they be strong enough to face lifes challenges? If you are fortunate, God, family, friends and you will still have an opportunity to be present for them while stepping back and allowing them to grow into all they can be, with out you.. A casual check in makes a lot of difference.

Camp Cross is a special place, in part due to the history of what has been here but more importantly because of the life that is still in it. It is a safe place to learn and grow, a place where values are taught, judgements are not made and where we love enough to share with you a sense of hope, love, and wonder that you are Beloved. A safe place, a place that grows leaders. The staff are and have been caring commited people who in the process of learning and growing give so much of themselves to all of us, to have walked a part of this journey with them and all of you is a blessing for which I will be eternally thankful.

Please continue to be a support system for Camp Cross and Youth Ministries as they live into God’s New Creation.