Walls turned sideways are bridges.
Word for the Day, gratefulness.org, April 30, 2018

Reconcile (def)

  1. to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to  something not desired
  2. to win over to friendliness; cause to become amicable
  3. to compose or settle
  4. to bring into agreement or harmony; make compatible or consistent
  5. to reconsecrate
  6. to restore (1)

This summer, Chi Rho and CYF youth will explore ways to reconcile and pathways to reconciliation through engaging biblical stories, reflecting on their own lives, their discipleship, our culture, and the traditions of the Church.  The day’s themes:

  • What Can You Accept? (Genesis 30:14-16 & Philemon)
  • Friendship Changes Us (Ruth & 2 Corinthians 5:16-21)
  • Avoidance Solves Nothing (Genesis 33:1-17 & Luke 18:1-8)
  • Fairness and Justice (Genesis 45 & Matthew 20:1-15)
  • We Can’t Restore What We Won’t See (Joshua 24 & John 3:1-17)
  • Restoration and Holy Imagination (2 Samuel 14 & Luke 15:11-32)

Discovery Campers, Junior Campers and Grand Campers will explore the curriculum, “Beyond Belief! The Universe of God”.  They will encounter some of these daily themes exploring belief and God:

  • What If We Belong to God? (Psalm 139)
  • What If God is Bigger? (Luke 1:35-55)
  • What If Hope is Real? (Mark 2:1-5)
  • What If there is More than Enough? (John 6:1-14)
  • What If We Speak Up? (Mark 7:24-30)
  • What If We Change the World? (Matthew 5:13-16)
  • What If We Go Beyond? (Luke 10:1-9)

Intentional Christian Community at summer camp is a blend of play, prayer, worship, study, and service.  Our children and youth are the Church today and tomorrow.  Their spirituality, questions, and service can remind adults of our best selves, our responsibility, and obligation to make the world a better place as we follow the way of Jesus.

Walls into bridges.