Every Summer, around the 4th of July, our church group hosts Family Camp at our beautiful retreat, CAMP MARANATHA, high in the mountains of Idyllwild, California.
I'm writing about it so those who have never had the experience can get a glimpse of what it's like. The drive up the mountain is spectacular. You keep going up, and up, and up. The higher you go the more breathtaking the views. Upon reaching the camp ground you will enjoy the heavenly scent that comes from giant pines baking in the sun so breathe deep.
Family Camp is all about the family of believers from our nearby churches coming together to worship the Lord, and enjoy each others company while dining and having Summer fun. There are people of all ages from babies through great grandparents and a nice mix of families and singles.
Each morning and evening there is praise & worship and Bible based preaching and teaching. It's a perfect time to get away from all the hustle and bustle of your routine and let the Lord speak to you.
If you have children it is a good place for them to learn what it's like to be a part of the family of God as they watch you interact with others. For those that don't have kids you get to see the pure joy of family camp through their eyes.
Oh and did I mention FUN? Imagine pool days with all of your friends, crafting with the girls in the craft shed, evening ice cream socials, bingo night with the whole fam, and giant campfires. This is the stuff memories are made of and that keeps folks coming back for years to relive their childhood dreams and share them with their kids.
There is something for everyone at Family Camp. I promise you will come away changed and thankful for the experience.
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