GFS CAMPS - Daring to Live God's Promises
What a fantastic long weekend we were blessed with for this wonderful camp learning about some of the Promises made by God. We arrived at the campsite on Friday afternoon and after finding where we were going to be sleeping and enjoying our afternoon tea, we set about catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
A walk to the beach was in order as it was such a beautiful day and MANY shells were collected by the children!
After dinner we looked at the promises that God made to Abraham and Sarah, we went outside to look try and count the stars like the promise that God made in Genesis 15:5 “Look up into the sky and try to count the stars; you will have as many descendants as that.”
Saturday we woke to the weather being a little stormy, but that did not deter us from much. We had Ellie and Jan join us which was great and we spent the day learning about different promises God made to Joseph.
We watched the DVD of Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat which was enjoyed by all. We decorated “Joseph’s” (as seen below), played games about Joseph, made Promise Boxes and Family Trees as well as taking time to play with our new “Giant Games”.
Saturday night we watched the movie “The Nativity” it was a fantastic movie and even though some of the children had seen it they still enjoyed watching it and being reminded of one of God’s greatest Promises – Jesus.
A beautiful sunny day greeted us on Sunday morning and lead us into a fantastic day of learning about Jesus. Kate 2 lead a fantastic Godly Play session and the children (and adults alike) all enjoyed the stories and playing/colouring or reading that followed – Thanks Kate.
Kate 1’s session followed morning tea with a “Tableau” of Holy Week which saw the children making crowns and singing “Hosanna” with Emily (Kate 1’s daughter) and sharing in the story of Palm Sunday. We then broke into 2 groups and shared the rest of story in our groups.
Sunday afternoon Chris, Jan, Kerry and Carole joined us and took the children out canoeing in the bay. After a few “close encounters” with huntsmen spiders and capsizing of canoes the CEBS guys deserved a good rest let me tell you!!! Despite all this the children had a fantastic time and even our youngest GFS member Daisy (Kate 1’s granddaughter) enjoyed a splash in the ocean.
After canoeing we headed back to get cleaned up and share in a Eucharist lead by Reverend Josie in a lovely outdoor setting.
Sunday night we enjoyed Michelle and Helen’s famous roast dinner and sat back after the fabulous meal to be entertained by the children with jokes, skits and dancing.
All in all another great camp, with lots of fun, friendship and laughter to be had. Thanks to all who attended camp as leaders: Kate 1, Kate 2, Pat and Judith (her first time on GFS Camp). To Michelle and Helen our wonderful cooks and to all who came to visit and help out – Jackie, Ian, Ellie, Jan, Carole, Kerry, Chris, Jan, Emily (& Daisy). Thank you all very much camp just wouldn’t be possible without you all and of course to the children you make it all worth while – until the next camp – go, Dare to Live God’s Promises!
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Noeleen
Fieldworker
Orchard Glory Farm at Chittering Valley - what an appropriate name for a glorious camp held in August.
We enjoyed three days of beautiful weather, our chalets were surrounded by fruiting orchards and rolling hills - again what an appropriate place to focus on the ‘Fruit of the Spirit’.
Perth GFS was privileged to have Deb Wadeson, National Chairman, visit from Melbourne. She shared our camp time with 23 children and a great leadership team! We experienced a great time of fellowship.
With their Grower’s Guide each child was given times of teaching and craft on the Fruit of the Spirit. Our teams were LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE and KINDNESS!!
We were all entertained by our Tuesday evening concert and Bev’s theatre sports!!
Thanks must got to our great CAMP COOKS - Michelle and Helen! Thanks also to our team Paul and Emma, Jackie, Jan, Bev and Noeleen for their commitment and leadership. Our Chaplain Josie joined us on Tuesday and Wednesday when we had a great service and communion with bread which the children had made earlier in the day.
What a blessing
Kate Brewer