Love and Blessings!
We have had two fantastic camps in February and March. Our February Valentine’s retreat consisted of 17 families from SAMMMinistries, Good Samaritan Center, Family Services, and One by One Ministries. We had a crazy start to the weekend because the buses did not arrive until almost 10 p.m. after leaving at 5:30 from San Antonio. We had dinner and smores by the camp fire on Friday night. Saturday was an amazing day filled with devotions for parents and activities for everyone. The evening started with a special Valentine’s dinner for parents and a wonderful dinner and movie for the kids. This was followed by Roundup and the First Family Camp Olympic Games. We had the luge, bobsled, ski jump, and even ice dancing. Families had a great time together. The families left on the bus after the closing worship and the incredible brunch feeling loved by God and each other.
Our March family camp was filled with 16 families from various places. It included some staff families (volunteer and paid) from the various ministries that we are partnering with for the Goldsbury grant. It was a beautiful weekend filled with fun and laughter. They learned of God’s blessings in their lives that overcome the fear in us. Families enjoyed all the activities including swimming in the still very cold Frio. The Olympic event was a great hit with all the families. The closing ice dancing and party was particularly awesome. The highlight was watching a dad at the closing worship circle his kids up and pray with them and then hug each one as he tells them he loves them. What a blessing that is for those children. What a blessing it is for me to be a part of what God is doing in the Canyon. Thank you, Lord!
