Family Camp I

Well, it's been a busy couple of weeks since I last posted. The kids and I went to family camp at Wesley Acres and had an awesome time. I love going to Wesley Acres with our trailer, but this year presented a bit of a challenge due to the fact that Jay isn't here and I DO NOT know how to tow a 5th wheel trailer.

A friend from church, Harvey C. came to our rescue. What a great guy! He made arrangements for a couple of men from W/A to come and tow our trailer to the acres!

Thank you to Russ and Bob, we so appreciate your help.

I need to tell you a little about our neighbours at camp, Bob and Nancy. Bob and Nancy belong to a ministry called SOWERS, Servants on Wheels Ever Ready.

What are SOWERS you ask? Check out their website (above link) but here is a blurb I borrowed from their website,

As our name states, Servants On Wheels Ever Ready (SOWERS) are first and foremost SERVANTS…people with a true missionary heart who are more interested in serving others than accommodating their own desires. We are all SERVANTS and we choose to serve in the SOWER Ministry. We are born again Christians who have recreational vehicles (RVs), are self-supported, and are retired or semi-retired. We delight in serving the Lord by using our various acquired skills and God-given gifts to perform volunteer work on selected projects at various Christian ministries. We enjoy the RV lifestyle and the adventure of traveling throughout the United States and North America. Some of us are full-time RVers while others maintain homes and travel periodically to work at projects.

'Sower' Bob showed up at our house Saturday morning, hitched up our trailer and proceeded to tow it to the acres, but first had to stop off at a local pubic school in Bloomfield to assist with picking up some chairs for the tent meeting.

Once we got to the Acres, he proceeded to set us up by leveling the trailer, helping me hook up the hydro, water and open our awning. Upon noticing I didn't have the proper equipment with me to strap it down during storms, he got some pegs, straps etc. from his own trailer and secured our awning for us (praise God for this, because we had a couple of doozy thunder/wind storms that week) that prevented it from being torn off.

Bob also was there whenever I had a question about how get the propane running and he even spent a good 45 minutes trying to fix my hot water tank (unfortunately to no avail, thus the $96.00 repair bill the next day from a local trailer repair company :( )

Anyways, I am truly thankful for these SOWERS...they were there asking nothing in return and made our transition to camp much easier than I'd anticipated. God Bless this ministry!

Let's see now...about camp.

This year Simon decided to try the VBS program and attended 3 out of the 5 days (a big improvement over the past 2 years).

Amy tried the Youth program for the first time and enjoyed it much more than any of the other programs of years past. She was able to find some new friends who were very likeable (my words). There was "B" from Germany, over here visiting her aunt and cousins. Then there were L & S, a sister and brother team that both kids hit it off with. I have to wait on posting any photos until I get permission from their parents.

I, of course, managed the evening nursery again this year and couldn't have done it without the help of my very able assistants, Melissa, Farah, Victoria, Jenny and Lindsay. Thank you girls!


Our campsite




































Simon in a bike rally







Enjoying the beach









Working in the nursery









Amy and friend hanging out on the beach










A great week was had by all, plenty of good food in the dining hall (no I didn't have to cook any lunches and dinner wahoo!), bonfires with sausages, hot dogs, smores and marshmallows, lots of knitting, reading and relaxing. Got to the tent a couple of evenings to hear Rick Webb speak.

On the last Saturday evening Pastor Rick and Pastor Mike performed as auctioneers at the annual W/A live auction. This was an experience to remember! There were pies, cakes and Wesley Acres own maple syrup going for huge $ amounts. One 3 layer chocolate cake was auctioned off for over $1000.00!!!! Almost $11,000 was raised that evening all in support of the Harbour Ridge Children's Ministry at Wesley Acres. That's a lot of sweet tooths!

Live Auction










Pastor Rick Webb (in blue) as auctioneer and Pastor Mike (hunched over with date squares)



Family Camp II will be starting in a couple of weeks and hopefully Jay will be able to come and stay with us as well. I hope to have more to write about and lots of pictures to post.

God bless everyone!