Crowbar X1 – Why volunteer to work at camp? Get involved in the most important fishing expedition ever.
Posted by Jim Graham on July 21, 2010 - 9:08pm
"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!"
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Mark 1 15 -17
Jesus called us to be fishers of men. Evangelism and discipleship are job one for the Christian and as expressed so well by the USA’s Christian Camp and Conference Association - “Camping has long been considered one of Christianity’s most effective mediums for impacting lives and growing the Church. For decades, clergy and lay leaders in all denominations have realized that the spiritually focused, challenge-oriented temporary community inherent in Christian camping is unsurpassed for igniting faith, instilling character, and implanting ideals in participants, regardless of age or background. Christian camping is also considered by many to be the best means for inspiring an individual to a life of service.”
Statistics indicate
• Over 80% of adults in church today became Christians in their teens
• As many as 60% of young adults who profess Christianity first made commitments at camps and conference centres (in the USA this is quoted at 85%)
Michelle Underwood, writing in Matthias Media’s “The Briefing” in January 2005, indicated that Christian Camping to young people is a unique ministry because:
1. The Bible is taught every day
2. There is ample opportunity for people to ask questions and get answers
3. The Christian life is on display, lived out 24 hours a day
4. Christian camps show that a great time can be had without drugs and alcohol
5. Young christians can be equipped for leadership
6. There is just more time to have input and build relationships
7. Younger christians can be encouraged in evangelism
8. Young people can be reached who would never set foot inside a church building
9. Camps can reach more than just those who attend.
Volunteers Needed - Right now at Crow we need you to be involved in the most effective fishing expedition ever.
There are opportunities for everyone. We need counseling staff, cooks and helpers. Contact Sandy ( sandy@crowcamp.ca ) if you can help
Progress on the New Lodge - Check out the plan at www.crowcamp.ca/help/new-lodge and the progress pictures at www.crowcamp.ca/community/blog/topics/new-lodge/new-lodge-progress-july . Work has now progressed to where we are inside or doing finishing on the exterior siding, stucco, soffitt etc. So there’s a work party every weekday, every job done by a volunteer is dollars saved.
Bob McKerney, director of Okutama Bible Chalet in Japan says: ‘As a tool for evangelism and discipleship, few methods, if any, rival the camping ministry for effectiveness’.
