Monday, October 01, 2012
Campfire 2012
I’ve spent the weekend in Western Australia, speaking at an event called CampFIRE. It’s been great fun, joining with around 150 folk to explore mission as the people of God.
It is located at Yearlering, which is about 3 hours drive out of Perth. So it’s rural, with all the beauty that involves.
It’s a unique approach to a camp in that it’s self-catering. You rock up with your tent or caravan – with the constant encouragement to hospitality, to share meals, pool with other families.
The campsite is located beside Lake Yearlering, which provides a gorgeous backdrop for connecting with people and engaging with God.
A standout was the number of children and teenagers, a sign that this part of the Uniting church is in great health, with a bright future being passed onto another generation.
My sessions all seemed to go well, with some great questions asked and what folk experienced as a blend of challenge and hope.
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Steve,
Like to thank you for your inspirational presentations and message over the Campfire week-end.
We feel greatly encouraged to continue to look for what God is already doing in our community and to open to new ideas and to “tack” at the appropriate time.
Ann-Britt and Graham Wasley
Comment by Ann-Britt & Graham Wasley — October 2, 2012 @ 8:22 pm
Thanks. It was fun and a bonus to meet you and graham as vet students in my believing in Jesus class!
Steve
Comment by Steve — October 3, 2012 @ 2:25 pm