a very good christian friend of mine....let me rephrase that...a true brother, a man who has impacted my faith like few have...well this friend writes music and YOU should check it out.

'nuff said::::: go chk the link http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=102388048

listen loud.....but listen.......



just check the link----thanks!

camp starts

On Sat. camp started with staff decked out in
C A R O L I N A B L U E.
There were newcomers to camp and the tried and true camp rats.
I was jealous---in attendance for the Challenge Course (formerly know as low ropes) and here were people ready to start living at camp for the next week! WOW! A solid week of camp---that is amazing! I am jealous in a good way.....happy for them, excited for staff and campers alike to be ready to experience a solid week of Jesus Christ!

Highlights of the 1st day of camp (for me)

a. A certain staff member biked 83 miles to get to camp. this person left their home @ around 5:30 AM and we seemed to hear a yell of accomplishment around 11:00ish.

b. Seeing a co-staffer that I have not seen in around 3+ years and hearing about a year spent abroad in Africa doing mission work.

c. Observing the most creative hairstyles at Senior High.....they wear their hair 'da BEST!

d. Eating lunch in the Dining Hall

e. Having a slushie on a hot day and getting serious brain freeze

hope you have planned a week of camp....if not what are you waiting for?

Name your all-time favorite campfire song....

what song is your absolute fave?

which one could you sing at every single campfire forever?????

First Look!

For all of you regular visitors to the blog----YOU get the first peek @ some new stuff!!

The fabled Carolina Blue w/Navy font staff shirt and a brand new never seen before ROCKIN' toddler tee.

Camp is ready.....canteen is ready....low ropes are ready....you of course are always ready for camp.....just like God is always ready for you.

<<>> for you tried and true let me say the carolina in the blue does not seem very true. the shirt appears to be more of a light blue and about the only thing we will get out of the color mishap if in fact it is a mishap are some dollar savings in canteen purchases.....not for you silly for camp....stop thinking about yourself all the time ;)

So....apologies to all the peeps who voted Carolina Blue---we got blue, and it's close.

(and for you real troopers---I chose the brightest pic)

things are coming together

the slushie machine is coming on friday....WOW!

i am thinking of the many people and the memories i have from camp--

Carl the older staff guy from Vineland
when one of my campers wrote ( i know) on the wall that
camp was F A M I L Y
giving a director the hardware from the flag we burned @ campfire
courtney telling me they made our shirt (God is Good---All the time) and me just smiling
all of my campers dressing up
Brandon the perfect surfer guy-----
saying heavy metal like it was meant to be said
my campers imitating me
hugs
lots and lots of hugs

did i say HUGS----Hugs,hugs hugs
and then more hugs
hugs that mean LIFE
because they are hugs of life
hugs of Christ
hugs of life
Karen---you not coming this year has broken my heart
Mary and Mike---1/2 a week!! What gives!!!
debo----Christ in the flesh if ever there was
and sarah----there are no words for you---YOU are that beautiful!!
Lynn Evans---Mark---Manny/Becky your week rocks

its about people---stop and see them---talk to them---KNOW them

givegivegivelovelovelovelove

and when you are done
give some more
and love some more

people are looking for purpose

the purpose is Jesus

I'm back

FINALLY


people
people
people
not things!

everyone....everyone

hearing you
seeing you
loving you
loving me
these are the highlights of camp manatawny

The begining of CAMP!

Camp starts on June 21st.

are YOU ready?

is CAMP ready?

there is nothing that compares to a week of Camp Manatawny!

see you there!

changing the world

How do you change the world?

Does the world need changing?

Do we need changing?

C-H-A-N-G-E

what...truly WHAT will you have done by the time your life is over?

How do we truly "get happy"?

GOD---listen closely....pssst.....shhhhh listen to the whispers.

God is really REAL---He really is! Jesus is the son of God! He really is!!!!
How do I know????? I have looked for Him.....and I found Him. He is right there.....see Him, feel Him, touch Him....love Him ....He already loves YOU......He already knows you....OPEN your eyes-ears and let Him show you the truth.
when your life is done....over what will you have really accomplished?

There is NOTHING---NOTHING you can do in this world that will stand the test of time other then inspiring others to love God.

N O T H I N G----Nothing you can do, but tell/show others the love of Jesus Christ.