Everybody Loves Tony

We're heading into week four of the summer.  Campers, staff, visitors, volunteers, alumni and James Project mission teams; it's great to have a full house.

Our James Project groups have been a huge blessing.  They love camp.  They love serving.  They love Tony.  Of course, everybody loves Tony.  (In fact, that's one of the reasons why we love Tony)

What's On Your Door?

At camp one of our kitchen doors is the prominent place for all inside jokes, funny photos, staff quotes, thank you cards and randomness. 

Here's a recent (updated) Photoshop creation.  On a serious note - check out our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.

Tuesday cookouts

It's Tuesday, and around here, that means something very special is coming...

Cookout dinner!

After a free time jam-packed with swimming, dancing, and games, what's better than a savory meal cooked on the grill? During the afternoon, we use the tractor to position picnic tables right on the black top, and then our incredible kitchen staff, Program team, and James Project all serve campers from behind the portable food lines. It's a time to relax and enjoy a delectable dinner under the sun, with the aroma of the grill and the pleasant company of others.

Tuesday cookouts are a tradition that's been going strong all summer, and today looks like a perfect day to keep it rolling. We're all looking forward to some good food, and a cheerful meal spent with our campers.

New Name, Same Great Taste

Say "Hello" to... CHICKEN-BACON-AWESOME.  Formerly known as Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pizza.

Our winter retreat season is in full swing and our guest groups have been going crazy over our pizza.  With such a mouth watering response we thought a name change was in order.

This Time God Sent the Nestle Guy

A few days ago a Nestle brand delivery truck was overstocked with some Nesquik chocolate milk and needed to get rid of it. The driver saw the sign for the Arrowhead bookstore and stopped in to see if they knew of any non-profits in the area that could use some chocolate milk. Well, the obvious answer was, "Yes, we operate two camps in the area that have a winter retreat going on this weekend."

That's when I received a phone call asking me how many cases of chocolate milk I would like.

We ended up with 50 cases of Nesquik chocolate milk, which as you can see below... translates into 600 (16 oz.) bottles of delicious brand name chocolaty goodness. Praise God for the unexpected blessings that make you smile.

Reject Blessings

We received an unexpected package in the mail yesterday. Unexpected because we forgot all about last year's surprise shipment. Unexpected because Kyle (whose mom works for Jelly Belly) is not serving here at camp this summer.
I opened the big white box trying to remember what the last thing was that I ordered online. I wasn't expecting a package, but here was one addressed right to the ministry. What a blessing I found inside...16 lbs. of Belly Flops (Jelly Belly rejects). A big, "Thank You!" to Mrs. Stewart. They will be thoroughly enjoyed.

[To Kyle's credit - he lives in California...and the last few summers he has flown out here to the east coast to serve at Rock Mountain and Arrowhead.]