Yo 3MJ,
This post is coming at you from the shore of the Quemahoning Reservoir in Boswell, PA. Summer’s Best Two Weeks is in session at the moment, but I have been given the majority of the day off, allowing you the pleasure of reading this blog post. If you count my rambling as a pleasure:)
Camp has been both an exhausting adventure and a great blessing in my life thus far. God is at work in so many ways and I have been privileged to experience His presence for the past month and a half. The good news is that God is not only at work at SB2W. He is active and moving where you are as well. I hope that all of you are recognizing Him and finding Him quite evident where you are.
One amazing place I find God is in nature. I have gotten to help lead a White Water Rafting trip twice in the past several weeks on the Class III and IV rapids of the Lower Yough in Western Pennsylvania. Campers have astutely drawn many parallels between the experience on the water and the life of a Christian. Despite the power and pull of the water, I have been able to survive the rapids and emerge a stronger rafter because I’ve stuck with the proper game plan and relied heavily on the leading of expert guides. Similarly, by depending on God’s strength and His expert leading, we can survive the rapids of life and emerge stronger followers of the One who leads perfectly.
The power of the river is awe-inspiring, and the thought that God has created all that is around me is even more awesome. What a mighty God we serve.
I’m also having a ton of fun at camp. Activities like the High Ropes Course, the Zipline, the Trampoline, Canoeing, Sailing, and Climbing consume much of my afternoons. Competitions like Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Hockey, and Soccer make morning life enjoyable. Mealtimes, Cabin Cleanup, Rest Periods, competitive Meets, and special evening programs fill other parts of the day. All of this revolves around the central idea of living life and following Jesus in close community with kids 8-18. I can’t believe I have this opportunity.
Couple Notes:
1. I’ve been praying for each one of you guys who spent the last school year trying to put up with me and my craziness. I value you guys a lot and have spent time talking on your behalf with the One who values you more than I do. Love you all!
2. I would love to hear what you are going through this summer. My access to technology is extremely limited, but please email me, call me, or write to me to let me know what’s up. If you send it to me in an email I can post it on the blog where it can serve as a blessing to other 3MJers. If you want to write me, my address is:
SB2W – Que
Gray MacKenzie
PO Box 173
250 Summer’s Best Lane
Boswell, PA 15531
3. If I think of anything else, I will write more next chance I get…
Love,
Mom
