Camp 2012

Monday 13th August

Posted by on August 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Activities begin Today we really started getting into the routine of camp. In our morning meeting Jeff Haskins spoke to the older campers on the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, and Tom Johnson spoke on Faith. The campers really listened well and took in what was said. Then lunch, after which the activities for the day started. […]

Sunday 12th August

Posted by on August 12, 2012 at 7:31 pm

Sunday at the beach Today started off with our yearly visit to Free grace Baptist church in Ulverston.  Phil Heaps preached from Hebrews about Looking to Jesus. The Church in Ulverston say they always look forward to our visit (we certainly pack the place out.) Then off to beach for food,  games and a general […]

Saturday 11th August

Posted by on August 11, 2012 at 8:11 pm

The Craziness Begins Saturday saw us completing the decoration of the school in the Jubilympic theme. A giant London landscape poster filling one wall turns the dining room into a river Thames scene. Red, white and blue bunting was streamed across the room and union flags hung everywhere. A touch of realism added with Compass Camp […]

Friday 10th August

Posted by on August 11, 2012 at 4:27 pm

Pre-camp Dawn breaks and the sun rises over John Ruskin School to the sound of birds singing and sheep bleating. Slowly life stirs on the field and helpers arrive to put up the tents and prepare the site for the campers. The sun is shining and the forecasters promise a fine day so we pass […]

Extra Special (part 2) – Meet the leaders…2012

Posted by on August 10, 2012 at 9:43 am

And our final entry for meet the leaders is…Louisa Scott!     What are you up to now? I have just returned from working with a church in Belgium for 6 months and am now home for a while figuring out what I’m going to do next. Let’s see where God takes me!   Favourite TV […]

Extra Special – Meet the leaders 2012

Posted by on August 10, 2012 at 9:35 am

With this the last day before the start of camp, today we introduce you not to one but TWO leaders who will be helping on this years camp. First up…Dave Wood!   What are you up to now? As in right now or generally in life? Right now I’m watching the olympics and replying to […]