Autumn Leaves and Retreats

The beauty and color of autumn leaves greeted those who have spent time at Camp Mantowagan over the past few weeks. Only our amazing Creator could imagine the beauty of trees, and only He could make their sleep so vibrant! Camp is blessed to wear such a colorful robe during this time of the year. Have you seen it? Many have…and here is a slice of what they experienced while they were challenging ordinary and making connections at your ministry…Camp Mantowagan:

“This weekend our group bonded with one another. It was nice to see them compete against each other and grow closer to God and one another at the same time. Some students rededicated their lives to God and others realized their need to grow closer. Camp gets students away from the distractions that normally occupy their time and provided an environment where they can enjoy God’s creation.” (a leader of two weekend retreats, one for Jr. High and one for Sr. High)

“We had a good time getting to know each other better. The weather was so perfect and of course the food was excellent. (How many cinnamon rolls can you eat in two days?) Camp Mantowagan was such a blessing. It’s always nice to know that it will be in tip-top shape when we arrive. Thanks so much for your ministry there.” (a leader of a church family retreat…if you have been around Camp for long, you know who made those cinnamon rolls!)

The retreat season is in full swing and people of all ages are taking advantage of the opportunity to get away and build relationships with others and God. Want to experience that for yourself? Find out if your church has a retreat. If they don’t, maybe they should! Perhaps you should be the catalyst that makes it happen. Talk to your Sunday school or ABF, small group, or youth group, maybe they’ll be interested. Make sure they know why a retreat is valuable (read previous blog entries for help in that regard). Perhaps this year, or next, you too will witness the splendor of our Creator’s tapestry of leaves at Camp Mantowagan!