For those travelling from Melbourne, it felt like a very
long drive with roadworks taking up most of the stretch between Beaufort and
Ararat slowing us down. But, most importantly, we all arrived safely and
happily at Norval in Halls Gap. A special shout out to the team from North
Geelong, Warrnambool and Canterbury who arrived very early to get everything
set up.
Our first session was an introductory session where our
Convener, Chris Angel, was able to introduce the key leaders to the campers. It
also gave Cam Griffiths, our speaker, the chance to give a brief overview of
his talks. Then we divided into our study groups, which again gave the chance
to meet together and ‘break the ice’ before we really started our studies.
Starting camp in this way meant that when we did have a
worship session and a study time we were able to really get down to business.
This was a very good way to start.
Setting up. It didn't take long with such a team. |
The study groups met after dinner, but not to discuss what
we heard in the talk. Instead we are looking at some of the “I Am” statements
of Jesus and today we read John 6 where Jesus describes himself as the bread of
life. There are some difficult statements in this chapter and it was good to be
able to sit and discuss these verses together, and also to consider the
personal implications from this chapter.
Then it was time for our night activities, and there is
nothing like running around in the dark to get the blood pumping! Playing “Capture
the Olympic Rings” across the whole campsite was great fun. Clearly, some
people are more competitive than others, and they were rewarded with capturing
more Rings (Glow Sticks) than anyone else. For the record, I nearly scored a
couple, but some of our teenagers are much faster than me – which is probably
as it should be.
Day One of West Camp 2015 has been a great day.
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