THE LADIES OF PROMISE LUTHERAN TIP-TOE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE SNOW TO THE DINING HALL-4/21/2007

SNOWY MORNING AT CAMP MARANATHA- 4/21/2007

April 20, 2007

For those of you who only get to visit us during the summer, here's a glimpse of our latest spring storm.

SOME MORE OLD-TIMEY PHOTOS FROM GOOD OL' CAMP MARANATHA

MOWING THE BALLFIELD

"All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever."

CCCA Sectional Conference

Eight of our staff members attended the Christian Camp and Conference Association's sectional conference at beautiful Big Bear's Pine Summit this March 19th- 23rd. Camping leaders from all over Southern California gathered for a time of renewal and reflection within a community of Christian fellowship. It offered seminars on everything from facilities and food service to leadership and spiritual formation in which we could share ideas, gather new information and bolster enthusiasm. They fed us very well, and there was always a willing ping-pong opponent available. One of the most exciting aspects of the conference was being in the general sessions among people who have been called to the camping ministry. Worshipping alongside so many others who have left their "regular jobs" to serve God through serving others was a blessing and encouragement.

Attendees left to right: Jeannie Oleson, Bobbi Crawford, Nancy Beggs, Kaitlin Barr, April Wilson and Rita Reynolds (Pine Summit).

Left to right back row: Lisa Richard, Keith Shirley, Paula Shirley, Jeannie Oleson and Bobbi Crawford. Front row: Kaitlin Barr, Nancy Beggs.

Camp's office is now easy to find thanks to our beautiful new sign. It was designed by our former Food Service Coordinator Cameo Lussier- Lawrence and fabricated by MMAP volunteers and Walt and Keith Shirley. Its large scale makes it visible from our entry gate, and we've already received compliments from our guest groups and UPS driver.