Awana does camps. Not sure about canoe trips. They're also tied into other Christian camps who provide all kinds of activities.
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Awana does camps. Not sure about canoe trips. They're also tied into other Christian camps who provide all kinds of activities.
KayTheCurler
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Likely not the sort of camping I was talking about. Guides and Scouts used to put up their own tents and do the regular camping chores. They took turns making meals, collecting firewood, carrying water, cleaning the very basic toilet facility and such. Bible camps generally (around here anyway) have buildings, running water and adult staff to cook the meals and keep the kids amused.
Not sure what the Awana camps are like Kay. I'd have to check into it. As far as Guides and Scouts camps go, the one I was to (it was called "Adventureland" and held at Woodland Trails) had cabins and a dining hall. I can't recall making any meals, collecting any firewood, cleaning any toilet facilities. We may have carried a bit of water to put a campfire or two out.
Mendalla
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In my scouting days we had cabins but they were pretty minimal. Wood stoves, bunks, outhouses, basic kitchen (where we and the leaders did our own cooking), water from an old hand pump. In summer we did use tents. Cubs had a more comfortable facility with proper washrooms and a commercial kitchen, but they were also younger. This was at Camp Everton near Guelph.
Leads to appreciating old experiences ... and suggestive of reasonable alternatives ... without upsetting the surroundings in a severe manna ...
KayTheCurler
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Maybe my age is showing? My Guide camp days were in the 50's until I came to Canada in 1967. Never did go to a place with running water in a building in the UK! Nowadays there seems to be a different way of doing things. I recall my brother talking excitedly about the aerial runway they built at camp. My grandudes talk about the aerial runway that was AT their camp.
KayTheCurler
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For me, church today was a funeral. A friend and co-worker of my hubby. One of the negatives about getting older is going to so many funerals as family, friends and neighbours succumb to illness and accidents. So many holes now in the fabric of my life.
Once a 78 year old woman wiped a few tears when she told me that there isn't anyone alive who remembers her from before she turned 65. Not strictly true, as she had grandchildren with those memories - but sad anyway. It certainly isn't something I thought about in my younger days.
Once a 78 year old woman wiped a few tears when she told me that there isn't anyone alive who remembers her from before she turned 65. Not strictly true, as she had grandchildren with those memories - but sad anyway. It certainly isn't something I thought about in my younger days.
Nancy
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Awww...I feel for the 78 year old, and for you Kay. It is a hazard of getting older and being part of an organization of older people...which is our church, anyway.
I was at Presbytery...first time, as I am a newly appointed chair of a committee. I had to present a report. I am not a very political animal...I am a little too honest. Sometimes I don't intend to offend, but I do. So I've been stressing after-the-fact about how I said some things.
I was at Presbytery...first time, as I am a newly appointed chair of a committee. I had to present a report. I am not a very political animal...I am a little too honest. Sometimes I don't intend to offend, but I do. So I've been stressing after-the-fact about how I said some things.
Yes and the passing of time is getting more despised everyday ... especially if one is expected to keep learning about what you knew not previously. Tis a vast Job for some to learn anything from in-depth myths ... if you only see the superficial portions ...
Seeler
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Nancy, as one who often walks around with my foot in my mouth, I know how you feel. And Presbytery can feel daunting the first few times you have to give a report (or even go up to the mike and ask a question or express an opinion). All those clergy (who know everything
) and other professional people(?)! I remember my first time speaking to the group, probably about 20 years ago. The discussion was about LGBT (possibly around marriage and/or adoption). A minister (perfect family - husband, wife, two wonderful children) expressed worry about the kids who need both a mother and a father. I got up and let him have it about different types of families, ending with 'my daughter and granddaughter live with us, and we are doing Just Fine thankyou'. By the time I sat down I was trembling and near tears - but I'm glad I spoke out and challanged him and those who might have supported his point of view. You can't be too honest - unless of course you call somebody an Idiot or make fun of his long nose getting even longer each time he lies.
Nancy
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Thanks Seeler. And I didn't make fun of anyone's nose, so...whew...I feel better. Sounds like you did an amazingly brave thing when you spoke about different types of families. My problem has always been talking before I really think it through. When I deliver sermons, I've done lots of thinking before talking, so that usually works out okay.
Tabitha
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I went to church today expecting to just be a worshiper.
I ended up carrying the lit candle in and lighting the Christ candle, taking up the offering (when that gal had gone to the washroom) and then taking minutes for our short congregational meeting where next year's budget was approved.
I ended up carrying the lit candle in and lighting the Christ candle, taking up the offering (when that gal had gone to the washroom) and then taking minutes for our short congregational meeting where next year's budget was approved.
KayTheCurler
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It must be my turn to attend funerals. Heard this morning of another death, another co-worker, but a younger one this time.
Mendalla
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I once walked into the church (UU), sat down, and immediately had the minister ask me to be the lay service leader as the person who was supposed to do it had not shown up. It was something I was doing regularly at the time, so I had no trouble winging it but it certainly wasn't what I was thinking about when I left for church that morning.
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Guest speaker today was Richard LeSueur, a man who leads retreats in the desert areas of the Middle East like the Sinai. He was speaking of finding our purpose in the desert areas of our lives. And how silence and wilderness can be transformative like when Jesus went to the wilds for 40 days. I understood what he was saying on many levels including the wilds of the Rocky Mountains close to home where I sometimes go by myself and feel spiritually alive.
Seeler
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How was church yesterday? It was good to be there - giving a blind man a drive to and from, exchanging greetings with friends and acquaitances, seeing the children (a little girl coming in saw a little boy she knew - they ran to each other with arms outstretched for a hug), joining in the prayers and responsive parts, the scripture and message, the singing, and finally the soup luncheon. Yes, it was good to be there!
There was a presentation including the dawning of light on a mountain top ...
Possibly a myth about the beryl showing in the early morning beauty ... when someone else was green ... a mother of a cover-up nature! You did know that beryl is related to emerald that green-eyed jinn, or Gem? Allowing the science of a string of genetics ... in humans 3-4 G bites ... if you count ani*mos ...
Possibly a myth about the beryl showing in the early morning beauty ... when someone else was green ... a mother of a cover-up nature! You did know that beryl is related to emerald that green-eyed jinn, or Gem? Allowing the science of a string of genetics ... in humans 3-4 G bites ... if you count ani*mos ...