http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is truly with mixed emotions that this summers camp season comes to an end.  On one hand it is the for me the most enjoyable part of ministering here at camp.  However, it is very exhausting and stressful when your dealing with other peoples kids who have entrusted their ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=195 Wow!  This summer has really gone fast.  Of course the fact that school ended so late I think has messed with my internal clock a little bit.  The camp weeks have been great.  We started with our 3 day day camp of 101 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders.  Then over ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=192 I'm thoroughly convinced that after prayer the most important ingredient for a successful summer is the summer staff.  I am so thankful that God calls both high school and college aged students to be a part of ministry here during the summer weeks and weekend conferences. This year we have had ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=190 I actually have an excuse this time.  No really... there is a legitimate reason why I have not written on my blog for over a month.  Somebody turned the lights off.  I know what some of you are thinking.  "Jeff's lights have been off for a long time".  While it ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=188 I arrived back from Lagrange Wyoming last Tuesday encouraged by the students and faculty at Frontier School of the Bible.  A mentor and close friend, Mike Slone accompanied me.  Our fellowship was sweet.  On Thursday Mike called me and asked if I would be willing to go with him to ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=184 I can't believe all the snow we're having this year!  It is by far the most frequent snow falls since I moved to Kentucky almost 20 years ago.  I'm not trying to give away my thoughts on the subject but if this global warming doesn't get here pretty soon I'm gonna ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=179 It is never easy saying good-bye to someone that you have served with for almost 20 years.  I learned a lot from Leah on how to graciously serve.  I was first amazed by her talent at the piano.  She was always better than what she ever would portray.  She was ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=175 All right all you 7th and 8th graders... this is your last chance to get involved here at camp in the year of 2009!  On November 13-14 the campgrounds will come to life one more time.  We are filling spots fast so if you or your friends want to reserve ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=170 It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... it's.... Josh Feltner and the Camp Nathanael  "All Fired Up" firetruck.  This fall football season is going to be just a little bit more entertaining, especially if your high school has been chosen to host the Camp Nathanael fire truck. In an effort to raise awareness ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=161 The camp grounds sprang back to life this weekend with the invasion of D-Now.  Let me explain a little bit for those of you who may be scratching your head wondering what I'm talking about.  D-Now is short for Dicsipleship Now.  It  is one of the most spiritually impactful weekends that ... http://www.campnathanael.org/jeffsblog/?p=157