Today is the first hot day of spring, and it is a good day
to begin a camp. People are wearing t-shirts instead of the jackets and beanies
we needed at East Camp in July. We, of course, are north of the divide and are
enjoying the sunshine at Camp Curumbene. This site is surrounded by canola
crops, so the colour is wonderful.
Campers arrived on time, which is always a good start, and after
some time to play on the open spaces, we began with an introductory session.
This is a good thing to have. At this session, we introduce the key leaders of
the camp, and camp parents. We also hear from the owners of the camp about the
local camp rules. We have been greatly blessed to be at campsites where the
owners are genuinely pleased to have us there. This is a great thing.
A feature of North Camp 2016 was “Chats with Gresham”. It
was fun to see that revived again in this session as one of the campers was interviewed
and introduced to the rest of the camp.
A good lunch of salad rolls was followed by some activities.
I have said that the weather is warm, and so nobody seemed to mind that one of the
games involved water balloons. Another game also involved balloons, and the
strong wind did make it difficult for some to get started, but we got there in
the end.
Our first talk with Rev Luke Brownley confronted us all with
the great need we have for salvation that can only be found in Jesus. Luke
opened up the gospel and the illustrations he used were tremendously helpful to
make the point clear – we are sinners, and no matter how ‘good’ we might think
we are, we fall short of the glory of God.
After some afternoon tea, the study groups followed the trail
to where they were meeting. While this was happening, a group of leaders who
didn’t have the responsibility to lead a group met together to pray. If you have
a child at this camp, please be encouraged to know that they are being prayed
for.
Dinner was competing with the preliminary final (Go
Tigers!!) for some people, but we all enjoyed some magnificent cooking from
Anne and Louise. We have been greatly blessed to have such talented and capable
people catering for us at North Camp. Apple crumble for dessert is always a
winner too.
Night activities are always a fun event on camps, and
Curumbene has a wide open space that is safe for us to use even in the dark.
The games took a little while to get going, but once we got started, it was good
to be outdoors. Now we enjoy some supper – more food!
Please keep praying for us at North Camp. It’s been a great
start, and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring.
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