Hume Lake Camp

In June I ventured with our Youth Group to Hume Lake Christian Camp up in the mountains in central California. Clearly was going to be my first time, as I only moved over here 10 months ago and I have heard many stories about this camp before taking the bus ride down there all year long. So I had created this image in my head of what I thought it would be like when I got there. Well whatever image I had in my head was pretty much blown up in size or thrown out of my mind because I got it wrong. One thing it is HUGE, on like 300+ acres and is just crazy. Second is that I didn't expect it to be so Christ centered, because of the crazy things they do such as all the activities, Rec everyday, huge tech input and having a 1000 high schoolers there. So I my thought of the size, amount of activities and all the work it takes to run the camp was instantly blown up to an even greater perspective. And to my happyness I encouraged by the focus upon our Lord throughout literally everything. The simplesty of praying before and after anything, the solid time and focus of being in the word and hearing staff testimony of them telling us, that the week is all worth it when they hear what God has done in and through the lives of students there.

I was also able to spend a decent amount of time with the speaker there that week. Chuck Bomar. He is a Pastor in Portland and the director or College Leader (www.collegeleader.org). He was a huge blessing in my life and a big encourager, as I was able to pick his mind and thoughts and just able to share time with him.

What was huge and I am truly thankful for was the time I got to spend with the student from Crosstown Youth Group. I was able to connect with those I hadn't connected with yet and deepen the friendship I have with those guys in my small group. In those moments I was challenged, encouraged and able to share with them words from the Bible, challenge them and just simply enjoy hanging out.

Next year hear I come. I am ready now!

That week was a blessing in my life and I would like to share some pictures with you to join in with me on that week.