“A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.” (Carl Reiner)
As quickly as the new year has entered our lives, so too winter. But, not far off in the distance past the sneezing and storms of spring, out there beyond the perimeter of Easter and Pentecost is summer. Da da, da doo, ah, bah, bah, bah, bah, bah, boo. Summer!
June and July are the months that Disciples trek into the wilderness. It is ground here in Oklahoma, and in every Region, that is made holy, named holy, because intentional Christian community is put into practice differently than in our home towns and cities. We call it church camp. This year the Region offers a variety of camp experiences for children and youth in grades 2-12. The Summer Ministry team hopes every week offered is sold out. The Summer Ministry team encourages every congregation to participate by:
- Sending campers;
- Praying for campers, counselors, and directors;
- Supporting the adults from your congregation that volunteer as counselors and directors;
- Offering to pay some or all of the cost of the camp fees for your campers;
- Supporting the Region’s Outdoor Ministry with financial gifts even if you don’t send campers.
The Camp Registration Guidebook is available on our website. Download it to learn more about registering for camp. Contact me if you have questions about registering or supporting this shared ministry of the Christian Church in Oklahoma.
This summer campers, counselors, and directors will explore a ‘Fearless Faith.” Registration opens February 8.
