It seems crazy to say...only one month remaining during our year long internship here at SharpTop Cove. Definitely mixed emotions come along with the reality of the change ahead. Excited for whatever God has in store for me next. But, I'm going to miss this experience and the people I've been able to share it with over the last year.
We've got one more session of summer staff, work crew, and assigned team staff starting this weekend. We'll be working with them for the next three weeks as we all serve the next groups of high school campers that come through SharpTop. Then, there will be one more week left as we wrap up things here at camp.
No matter what's next, I'm excited for what will be happening here over the next month. I want to enjoy the remaining time I have with my fellow interns and staff. I want to serve the summer staff and work crew in the kitchen well. I don't want to miss out on what God is doing in the lives of the hundreds of campers who will be visiting this property each week. May He give the rest of the interns and myself the strength, and energy to live out the next four weeks to the fullest.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Hello Session Two!
Well the first three weeks of our summer camping season have come and gone already. Our first session assigned team, summer staff, and work crew left early Sunday morning and our new session two folks arrived that same weekend. We had quite the welcome with a fierce thunderstorm rolling through camp Saturday night. The power was out for a bit and there was some minor tree damage around camp. Thankfully no one was hurt and things are starting to transition to the normal summer feel.
Pray for our energy as we continue to spend long hours this week as we train our new summer staff and work crew through their first week. Also, pray for new relationships with these people to begin and grow (right now I'm just trying to remember all the names!) . Finally, pray that no matter how long are days get and how much work has to get done, that we always stay centered on Christ as we serve in this place.
Blessings!
Pray for our energy as we continue to spend long hours this week as we train our new summer staff and work crew through their first week. Also, pray for new relationships with these people to begin and grow (right now I'm just trying to remember all the names!) . Finally, pray that no matter how long are days get and how much work has to get done, that we always stay centered on Christ as we serve in this place.
Blessings!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The busy summer season...
Hey everyone! It's week two here at SharpTop Cove and things are busy, but going really well. I get the opportunity to lead five summer staff in the kitchen as we prepare and serve breakfast and lunch for over 600 people each day. There's a lot of work that goes into all of that preparation, but it is such a blessing to be leading this group. Despite a variety of personalities, our group is becoming closer together each day and I feel like we have really tried to center ourselves each day on the Lord.
When I'm not hanging out at the kitchen each day, I have been trying to engage in the other elements of camp, such as club, tableau, opera, etc. Also, I have been able to brush up on my frisbee golf game with some of the other interns. While there's a lot of improving left to do, I really have enjoyed the friendly competion and time we have been able to share with each other throwing the disc.
With the first session at about the halfway point, I ask you to keep us all in your prayers here at SharpTop Cove.
When I'm not hanging out at the kitchen each day, I have been trying to engage in the other elements of camp, such as club, tableau, opera, etc. Also, I have been able to brush up on my frisbee golf game with some of the other interns. While there's a lot of improving left to do, I really have enjoyed the friendly competion and time we have been able to share with each other throwing the disc.
With the first session at about the halfway point, I ask you to keep us all in your prayers here at SharpTop Cove.
- Pray for the group of campers from last week who committed their lives to Christ and strengthened their relationship with Him. Pray for their transition back to home and for their relationships with their Young Life leaders, family, and friends.
- Pray for the lives of the campers here this week as they continue to hear the gospel and learn what it means to trust.
- Pray for the next eight weeks of campers who are anticipating their arrival to SharpTop Cove.
- Pray for the community of work crew, summer staff, assigned team, and SharpTop staff to be energized in our work as we finish out the session over the next week and a half.
Thanks y'all!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Counting down to Sunday...
5 days. That's it! Only five days until the first group of buses roll in to SharpTop Cove for the first week of summer camp. Excitement is in the air here at camp as we anticipate ten weeks straight of high school students from all over the southeastern United States coming to have "the best week of their life!"
In preparation for all these buses to come in, we had about 200 volunteers last week join our staff to work on various projects in landscaping, construction, cleaning, etc. to get camp to a condition of excellence before Sunday. This week the work continues for our staff as we finish the projects that were started last week and continue training for our roles as interns this summer.
It really is amazing how many people are involved in making a camp like this run smoothly during the summer time. There is a total of 19 interns here this summer: 4 in ropes, 4 in the kitchen (one of the four will also help in maintenance too), 2 in retail, 2 health officers, 1 lifeguard, 1 sound tech, 1 videographer, 1 bikes wrangler, 1 guest services host, 1 housekeeper, and 1 office intern. All of us will be interacting in one way or another with work crew, summer staff, and assigned team staff as we set up high school students to encounter Jesus Christ.
So, just a few more days remain before all the pieces are in place. Be praying for our staff as we prepare for these groups to arrive at our property. Pray for leaders as they get ready to spend a week with kids they have been building relationships with over the past few weeks, months, or years. And, finally be praying for kids as they arrive at Sharptop, begin to let their walls down, and engage leaders' challenge to trust and pursue Jesus.
In preparation for all these buses to come in, we had about 200 volunteers last week join our staff to work on various projects in landscaping, construction, cleaning, etc. to get camp to a condition of excellence before Sunday. This week the work continues for our staff as we finish the projects that were started last week and continue training for our roles as interns this summer.
It really is amazing how many people are involved in making a camp like this run smoothly during the summer time. There is a total of 19 interns here this summer: 4 in ropes, 4 in the kitchen (one of the four will also help in maintenance too), 2 in retail, 2 health officers, 1 lifeguard, 1 sound tech, 1 videographer, 1 bikes wrangler, 1 guest services host, 1 housekeeper, and 1 office intern. All of us will be interacting in one way or another with work crew, summer staff, and assigned team staff as we set up high school students to encounter Jesus Christ.
So, just a few more days remain before all the pieces are in place. Be praying for our staff as we prepare for these groups to arrive at our property. Pray for leaders as they get ready to spend a week with kids they have been building relationships with over the past few weeks, months, or years. And, finally be praying for kids as they arrive at Sharptop, begin to let their walls down, and engage leaders' challenge to trust and pursue Jesus.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Feeling like Summertime!
Just got back from a week long family vacation at Myrtle Beach, SC. It was really nice to see the family and be able to relax and read in the sunny weather outside at the pool and beach. Also, when we returned to Georgia for Mother's Day weekend we all visited the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. It was a lot of fun and I was especially happy for my sister Kelli to enjoy all the sights of the sea-animals.
Another highlight of course was being able to spend mother's day with my mom! I was so thankful that she was able to see where I've lived for the last nine months and spend the week with me and the family. They all headed back to MI on Monday and are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather they felt in the South to work its way up North.
Well, the warmer weather down here in GA, is certainly feeling like summer. Our camp is gearing up for the busy season ahead. Our summer intern class is arriving this week. Next week is our work week where over 200 volunteers are expected to come and help us with a variety of projects around camp to make this gorgeous place even more beautiful before the first bus of campers arrive on May 29. Just a couple days before the kids arrive a group our work crew, summer staff, and assigned team staff will get here and train for the first session of camping.
It certainly is busy, but we are all excited for what's ahead. Be praying for kids who are contemplating being here this summer. Pray that they will say "yes!" commit to spending "the best week of their lives" here at SharpTop Cove!
Blessings!
Another highlight of course was being able to spend mother's day with my mom! I was so thankful that she was able to see where I've lived for the last nine months and spend the week with me and the family. They all headed back to MI on Monday and are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather they felt in the South to work its way up North.
Well, the warmer weather down here in GA, is certainly feeling like summer. Our camp is gearing up for the busy season ahead. Our summer intern class is arriving this week. Next week is our work week where over 200 volunteers are expected to come and help us with a variety of projects around camp to make this gorgeous place even more beautiful before the first bus of campers arrive on May 29. Just a couple days before the kids arrive a group our work crew, summer staff, and assigned team staff will get here and train for the first session of camping.
It certainly is busy, but we are all excited for what's ahead. Be praying for kids who are contemplating being here this summer. Pray that they will say "yes!" commit to spending "the best week of their lives" here at SharpTop Cove!
Blessings!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
April Summer...
Well, it's about eighty degrees outside and sunny in mid-April. Definitely love weather like this, especially after hearing about reports of snow on the ground a couple of days ago back home in Michigan. Everything is continuing to go well here in GA. Just over a week ago, our intern group and a few others from SharpTop and WindyGap went to an Atlanta Braves baseball game followed by an Avett Brothers concert, both at Turner Field. Even though the braves lost to the Phillies, it was a fun day. Definitely loved catching up with a few of the WindyGap interns as well.
Camp life is going pretty well lately. Anticipation is high for the summer. Last week we had assigned team training for all of the Field Staff who will be running the three sessions of camp this summer here at SharpTop. It was great to meet so many people I will see in a month or two. I can't wait to get to know them all better.
In the mean time, I'm excited to head home in a couple days to see my family for Easter weekend. It's been just over four months since I've seen them last, so I'm really looking forward to hanging out with them and some good friends back home for a few days. Then, hopefully I'll be joining the family again a few days later for a family vacation in SC. Definitely things to look forward to before the busyness of the summer.
Thanks again for your prayers here and may we all focus on the sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord Jesus this week!
Camp life is going pretty well lately. Anticipation is high for the summer. Last week we had assigned team training for all of the Field Staff who will be running the three sessions of camp this summer here at SharpTop. It was great to meet so many people I will see in a month or two. I can't wait to get to know them all better.
In the mean time, I'm excited to head home in a couple days to see my family for Easter weekend. It's been just over four months since I've seen them last, so I'm really looking forward to hanging out with them and some good friends back home for a few days. Then, hopefully I'll be joining the family again a few days later for a family vacation in SC. Definitely things to look forward to before the busyness of the summer.
Thanks again for your prayers here and may we all focus on the sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord Jesus this week!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Spring is in the Air!
Well I'm definitely starting to enjoy what Spring time is like here in Northern Georgia. Even though the weather has fluctuated from cloudy skies and 5o degrees one day to sunny and eighty degrees another, altogether this weather has been quite pleasant. Baseball season has started once again and of course I'm rooting for my beloved Tigers to do well this year and make a run for the World Series. But, I will admit the Braves are in the running to win my heart for my favorite National League team. On Sunday our intern group will be heading to Turner Field to watch the Braves play the Phillies. Should be a great game! Along with baseball, I'm looking forward to seeing my family in a few weeks during Easter time, and then again on a family vacation to South Carolina the first week of May. It will be a nice break from camp life before the craziness of Summer arrives and of course I'm excited to see my family for the first time since Christmas! So with the Spring season here and Summer around the corner, here are a few things you could be praying for back home...
- Focus for our interns as we continue our rotations before summer.
- A continued unity among us as we anticipate the arrival of summer interns, work crew, summer staff, and assigned team to camp in just over a month.
- Peace concerning our future job endeavors after this internship is over.
- Success in finishing up our group fundraising for the year.
- Wisdom and provision for me as I go through the process of looking for a car to have possibly for summer, but more importantly after I leave here in August.
Thanks and Blessings!
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