7/10/08
After a brief stint of rain last night, our week continues with beautiful weather. Despite the rain, we were able to fit in our Amazing Race last night. Throughout the event campers swim, kayak, mountain bike, make beaded necklaces, hit wiffle-balls, and compete in other crazy events as fast as they can in a huge, MRO-sized relay race. Much to the chagrin of your faithful blogger, the race ended with the first team to successfully soak their Camp Director with a bucket of cold water.
This morning the boys from the Saco cabin left on their 3-day canoe trip. The boys will generate community and life-long memories as they work together to paddle and camp along the length of the Moose River Bow. Having helped them load their food and gear, I can attest to the fact that they will certainly not go hungry! I saw ingredients for french toast, grilled pizzas, and more get packed along with their canoes and paddles.
Here in camp, Marcus Corey spoke this morning about the pitfalls of greed, and the importance of contentment. After taking some time together to think about the many blessings we have, I think each of us were surprised by the sum of our possessions. As 1 Timothy 6:6 tells us, godliness with contentment is great gain. It is my prayer that the benefits of contented discipleship will become more and more evident to each of us as we spend time here in this simple, but enthralling place.
