Short and sweet today, and that's because of my time crunch rather than a lack of great things to blog about. The dance was a blast. We held it in one-third of the indoor gym portion of Camp Center. At first, we weren't super-enthusiastic, citing the tradition of using the Dining Hall, but with tornadoes to the south and thunderstorms to the west, we figured having the dance in the severe weather shelter wouldn't be such a bad idea. And it wasn't! It was a truly great dance and everyone liked that space better than the dining hall. So much for tradition.

I'm sitting here alone for a brief moment after Quest, our all-day and into-evening "prayer" journey in which campers and JCs are really encouraged to be open to amazing growth moments in their faith. I ran a station I'd not run since becoming Dean of Week I, but which I miss dearly after having done it at least four times at other weeks of LYFE Camp. It gave me a chance to connect with each camper individually and I surprised myself - I knew EVERY person's name! And here I thought I was getting old.

Quest did it's job for the people who were open to something happening. I have yet to connect with my fellow SCs about their stations but I'm excited to hear what they have to say.

My apologies, dear reader, but I have to change and head to evening worship. More tomorrow.

Regards,
Nate Melcher

 


Comments

Chris S.

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:43:38

Get on your red shoes and dance the blues! I hope there weren't any blues to be had at the dance! Kent was back at the funeral, and he was saying that it's been a great camp week so far. I'm so glad for all the kids and all the great people who put this camp together every year. There is a great deal of work that goes unheralded but much appreciated! Thank you all.

 

Sue Marty

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:51:43

Glad to hear the storms missed you and everyone is having great fun...can't believe tomorrow is Friday already...blessings to all and safe journies home on Saturday!

 

Kent

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:59:57

Nate, this blog is a great idea. If I can't be there it is great to read about it through your eyes. You are writing in a way that brings us in from a distance. It is great! I prayed for your day of Quest and I put a bulletin together for Sunday. Don't forget to invite everyone to sing at Excelsior on Sunday. I miss you all and sing your praises.

 

Jane Johnson

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:03:28

I can hardly wait till the kids come home to hear the stories of camp -- sounds like it's been a great, spiritual experience. Have a safe trip home!

 



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