March 28, 2008
Overdue Camp Report
Seeing as how today is Friday and the Ladies' retreat ended on Monday, I guess it is time for me to give a report.
First off, if you followed the camp updates just before and just after Carnaval Retreat, you know that one of the major challenges we were facing was lack of water. Just as a reminder, here is a picture of the situation of the lake at around Carnaval time:
Fast forward a month, and here is the lake as it appears now:
Note that you are looking at the same bridge (albeit from a different side). The water level is right next to the walkway. Indeed, it would be covering the walkway if it were not for the built-in overflow system of the lake:
On Saturday night (the last evening of the retreat) it rained so hard that the level of the lake rose about the paths on either side of the bridge, leaving the dining area cut off from the chapel area and the cabins. To get from one part of the camp to the next, we had to walk through knee-deep water. I think we can officially declare the drought over.
The bulk of the ladies (perhaps that is a poor choice of words) arrived on Thursday morning. They came from all over the state of Ceará--eager to participate in an event that is in it's 49th year.
It is a time of friendship...
...edification...
...relaxation...
...refreshment (sometimes one plate is just not enough)...
You may recognize Nice...part of our puppet ministry. She gave a short puppetry course to some of the interested ladies.
The state ladies' association is one of the most faithful supporters of the camp. This year they donated all of the tableware you see in this picture. They are already raising money for next year's project--updating the lighting and wiring around the camp.
We are grateful for the participation of the ladies fellowship in the camp ministry, and for the way God provided for this year's retreat.
Posted by Andrew on March 28, 2008 5:17 PM.
Comments
Posted by: Wilma Dennis at March 29, 2008 2:39 AM
Praise God for the lake. The ministry looks healthy there for sure.
Posted by: Pregador27 at March 29, 2008 9:48 AM
.. hey cool dude.. i did a photo for you :D
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Posted by: shannarie at March 29, 2008 7:26 PM
We have kept up with the camp for so many years. Praise the Lord for all He has done.
Posted by: Ann Weiss at March 30, 2008 9:37 AM
Hey, so good to see the camp. So many opportunities to serve there! Que Saudade! I am praying for you and alll the ministies in NE Brasil. Thank for the information and pictures. I can almost smell the damp earth and hear the night sounds.
Posted by: Barbara Buhrow at April 15, 2008 5:50 PM
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What a wonderful turnout. Is this the same place that Dave and Ev Southwell and her family did their mission work for so many years? Just wondered.
praying for you as you serve Him. For much fruit for your labors. John 15