Camp Yeshua, Part 1

Camp Yeshua 2012 - Exodus Imminent was once again a great experience and a highlight of the year for me in so many ways.  I'll begin telling about it today; however, I know that it is going to take more than one entry!  :) 

I traveled out to Oklahoma with my dear friend, Nicole, who was also going as a counselor.  This was her second year and my third year.  We flew out on Friday, July 6 on a morning flight to Oklahoma City.  We made it into OKC 10 minutes which was a first!  Ann (Judah) Stropes picked us up from the airport.  We enjoyed going out for a girl's lunch and some relaxing fellowship before running a couple of errands.  Then we headed to the Lion and Lamb Office to get to work.  Ann and I were leading the girl's purity session at camp together, so we spent the afternoon combining our notes to make one smooth presentation.  Nicole helped package up the water bottle, t-shirt, and wrist band packages for all the campers. 

That evening, we went out to dinner with Monte, Lin, Ann, and Isaac.  Then we stayed with Lin for a bit before heading to the B'nai Shalom services which we greatly enjoyed.  After watching it on the internet each week, it is nice to be there in person.  And of course, we just had to see Dr. Scotty!  He has such an amazing love for Yahweh and for each person who is brought into his life.  A dear true saint!  We also enjoyed dancing there at B'nai as well as the teaching.

After services, Kathy Clayton (Mike Clayton's wife) picked us up to host us for the weekend.  She was the most gracious loving host we could have asked for.  She did everything she could to make us very comfortable.  It was like visiting family!  We got to see their farm, meet all the animals including this "so ugly he's cute" turkin!, help feed them, and enjoy a very relaxing Shabbat.  Nicole and I both commented on how comfortable and welcomed we felt.  We also enjoyed getting to know a new friend, Marsha, who was with us part of the time. 

Then Sunday morning, Kathy and Marsha drove us out to Oakridge Christian Camp where Camp Yeshua is held.  We had to be there at 10am for the adult staff meeting in order to be prepared for the campers.  We got there right on time, stashed our luggage in our dorm's sitting area, and headed for the meeting.  When we broke up for lunch, Nicole and I rode along with Chuck and his daughter Laura.  Laura and I are good friends, so we were glad for the excuse to hang out!  Then back for the second half of the staff meeting only to be done right in time for the camper's registration to begin! 

I will stop here for now...and continue in the next couple of days.  In the meantime, you can check out my camp pictures by clicking here.