MONTHLY ARCHIVES: April 2009
A New Thing in the Middle of Camp!
Posted by phil
We were nervous about it’s location, but man, the New Infirmary is beautiful and fits perfectly in it’s new home on the middle green. Once used for Arap Chapel, this spot was the home site for the original house in Ridgecrest! Now, the new Arap Chapel is nestled into a piece of woods with a little more character, and privacy. And we have put a comfortable and inviting building back onto the middle green. With an large front porch and a view of the lake, the nurses new home will also house the new nurses station as well as a place for campers and staff to hang out on the porch and rock during free time. If you have not seen this building in person, then you will no doubt be impressed. We look forward to seeing you soon….camp is just around the corner!
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The Quiet Life
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The Quiet Life
Read This Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
But we encourage you, brothers, to do so even more, to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you. —1 Thessalonians 4:10b-11
RECENTLY, my friend was dating a guy who was afraid of commitment. So I took matters into my own hands. I told him that if he wasn’t serious about her, he needed to leave her alone. So he broke up with her.
My friend’s heart was crushed. She couldn’t understand why the relationship had unexpectedly ended. Finally, I realized I was wrong. I went to both of them and explained. My interference nearly destroyed our friendship. I thought I was helping my friend; but looking back, I realize I was just butting into her business. Today, they are happily married.
We all have moments in our lives when we make this kind of mistake, and it is often with good intentions. But it can be destructive to the relationships in our lives. That’s why Paul warned the Thessalonians to mind their own business, live quietly, and work diligently. He wanted non-Christians to notice a difference between their lives and those of Christians. He wanted love to be obvious.
Have you ever thought about that? Even when you think no one is watching, I guarantee, someone is keeping a close eye on you. You live in a society that wants to know if what you say you believe is real and authentic. If you profess to be a Christian but are always causing heartache by getting involved in other people’s business, the world will take notice. The younger tribes and villages are always looking up to the older ones at camp. Strive to live a quiet life that points to Him in every way, your relationships included.
Real Choices
Do you always mind your business, or do you find yourself intruding in other people’s lives? Explain. What changes might you need to make in the way you treat others?
Digging Deeper
Read Matthew 7:3-5. Are you pointing fingers at others just to keep people from noticing your mistakes?
Pray
Ask God to help you to be a better example of His love to the world around you.
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The Quiet Life
Posted by anthologycreative
The Quiet Life
Read This Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
But we encourage you, brothers, to do so even more, to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you. —1 Thessalonians 4:10b-11
RECENTLY, my friend was dating a guy who was afraid of commitment. So I took matters into my own hands. I told him that if he wasn’t serious about her, he needed to leave her alone. So he broke up with her.
My friend’s heart was crushed. She couldn’t understand why the relationship had unexpectedly ended. Finally, I realized I was wrong. I went to both of them and explained. My interference nearly destroyed our friendship. I thought I was helping my friend; but looking back, I realize I was just butting into her business. Today, they are happily married.
We all have moments in our lives when we make this kind of mistake, and it is often with good intentions. But it can be destructive to the relationships in our lives. That’s why Paul warned the Thessalonians to mind their own business, live quietly, and work diligently. He wanted non-Christians to notice a difference between their lives and those of Christians. He wanted love to be obvious.
Have you ever thought about that? Even when you think no one is watching, I guarantee, someone is keeping a close eye on you. You live in a society that wants to know if what you say you believe is real and authentic. If you profess to be a Christian but are always causing heartache by getting involved in other people’s business, the world will take notice. The younger tribes and villages are always looking up to the older ones at camp. Strive to live a quiet life that points to Him in every way, your relationships included.
Real Choices
Do you always mind your business, or do you find yourself intruding in other people’s lives? Explain. What changes might you need to make in the way you treat others?
Digging Deeper
Read Matthew 7:3-5. Are you pointing fingers at others just to keep people from noticing your mistakes?
Pray
Ask God to help you to be a better example of His love to the world around you.
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The Closest we get to a “Top Gun” Skill
Posted by phil
Ok, so maybe you’ve never seen the movie Top Gun or the famous Beach Volleyball scene (Ron is actually in this scene, can you guess which one?), but surely you’ve heard of this sport that is growing in popularity across the country… making a comeback! It’s not offered in many high schools but you’ll find students gathering in the afternoons to play at a local church or park…wherever they can find a good court. Having a good court is key, so we have given our old court some attention. We have upgraded our Beach Volleyball court with a huge load high quality sand and to keep it nice, we’ve added a border of railroad ties that will give us a thicker, nicer place to play. Some of you may need to start practicing to take on our staff during Free Swim! So, we hope you enjoy another one of our New Skills offered this summer at Camp Ridgecrest! We’ll see some of you in just over a month…
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You Can See it First
Posted by phil
Every summer as we get ready for you to come to camp, we design a bunch of unique clothing just for you. We have T-Shirts, Lacrosse Shorts, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Microfleece Jackets, Water Bottles, Blankts, Crazy Creek Camping Chairs, and a ton more! This stuff is designed just for you to use here at camp, and perfect for back home as well. To wet your appetite, we’ve started to put some pictures of the clothing up on our site as it arrives here at camp. Check out the 2009 Clothing by visiting www.ridgecrestcamps.com/store. You can pre-order all of this stuff! Or just pick it up when you get to camp on Opening Day! We’re excited to see you! It won’t be long until you’re headed to camp!
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A Million Pieces
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A Million Pieces
Read This Passage: Proverbs 6:12-15
“Therefore calamity will strike him suddenly; he will be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.”
—Proverbs 6:15
IN 2003, author James Frey released his first memoir, A Million Little Pieces. Publicly praised and touted as a brutally honest portrayal of Frey’s experiences in rehab, the book was selected to be part of Oprah’s book club and topped the best seller list.
Eventually, though, it became clear that Frey had fabricated large portions of his memoir, all the while portraying them as true. While Frey has continued to write, this incident left his credibility shattered—in a million little pieces.
As today’s Scripture passages points out, there are people who deal in dishonesty. Deception and trickery are their strengths. The key verse tells us that they are constantly stirring up trouble; but when all is said and done, they will fall into calamity. There will be -consequences; they will be shattered.
When we sin, there are always consequences. God loves us and is a wonderfully forgiving God, but we still have to live with the fruit of our actions. Asking for God’s forgiveness and repenting are vital and necessary, but they don’t make the consequences of our sinful actions disappear.
If you are living in a way that you know is displeasing God, you need to turn your life around. No one is faultless, but it should be our goal to be more like Jesus since He is absolutely perfect.
We aren’t supposed to be like the wicked man described in these verses. That behavior will lead to disaster—in your relationships with others and with God. It is up to you to go to Him and ask forgiveness. Don’t let your life be shattered by deception.
Real Choices
Take a hard look at your life, then read over the descriptions in today’s Scripture passage. Be honest. Do any of these characteristics describe you? Why or why not?
Digging Deeper
Read 1 John 1:9. Confess to Him. He is listening.
Pray
Father, I am a sinner, and I need Your forgiveness. Help me to live in a way that brings glory to You.
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A Million Pieces
Posted by anthologycreative
A Million Pieces
Read This Passage: Proverbs 6:12-15
“Therefore calamity will strike him suddenly; he will be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.”
—Proverbs 6:15
IN 2003, author James Frey released his first memoir, A Million Little Pieces. Publicly praised and touted as a brutally honest portrayal of Frey’s experiences in rehab, the book was selected to be part of Oprah’s book club and topped the best seller list.
Eventually, though, it became clear that Frey had fabricated large portions of his memoir, all the while portraying them as true. While Frey has continued to write, this incident left his credibility shattered—in a million little pieces.
As today’s Scripture passages points out, there are people who deal in dishonesty. Deception and trickery are their strengths. The key verse tells us that they are constantly stirring up trouble; but when all is said and done, they will fall into calamity. There will be -consequences; they will be shattered.
When we sin, there are always consequences. God loves us and is a wonderfully forgiving God, but we still have to live with the fruit of our actions. Asking for God’s forgiveness and repenting are vital and necessary, but they don’t make the consequences of our sinful actions disappear.
If you are living in a way that you know is displeasing God, you need to turn your life around. No one is faultless, but it should be our goal to be more like Jesus since He is absolutely perfect.
We aren’t supposed to be like the wicked man described in these verses. That behavior will lead to disaster—in your relationships with others and with God. It is up to you to go to Him and ask forgiveness. Don’t let your life be shattered by deception.
Real Choices
Take a hard look at your life, then read over the descriptions in today’s Scripture passage. Be honest. Do any of these characteristics describe you? Why or why not?
Digging Deeper
Read 1 John 1:9. Confess to Him. He is listening.
Pray
Father, I am a sinner, and I need Your forgiveness. Help me to live in a way that brings glory to You.
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Did you get the email?
Posted by phil
Yes, by popular demand we have added the Email Subscription feature to this blog! If you want an email with the latest Ridgecrest News in it to come right to your inbox, then click the Subscribe via Email button below and to the right! You don’t have to keep checking back here! We’ll let you know when we post something new… Summer is almost here and a lot of cool stuff is happening around camp. You don’t want to miss any of it! So Subscribe today!
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Lacrosse at Ridgecrest – finally.
Posted by phil
So you’ve been requesting it for years… We’ve heard you, but haven’t been able to make it happen…. Until now! This summer will be the first summer we offer Lacrosse Skill at Camp Ridgecrest! We are currently ordering equipment, talking with Instructors and creating lesson plans to provide an excellent experience for campers new to lacrosse and those of you who play back home. Can you bring your equipment you ask? Yes, bring your pads, sticks and helmet in a bag with your name on it and we’ll take it on Opening Day. If you don’t have equipment, no worries, we’ll have some for you! So get excited! Camp is a short 7 weeks away! We’re excited to see you soon…
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1 of the 5 new skills at Camp Ridgecrest 2009
Posted by phil
Many camper and staff alike have compared this man to Jack Bauer from 24. The legend says that he can do anything. I’m here to tell you that the legend is true. And I want to share some other exciting news! We have recruited our very own Marty Quinn to teach a new skill this summer. This will be the first summer we will offer a Wood Working Skill in a very long time. An old tradition at camp that faded long ago has been brought back! And who better to lead the charge than our Facilities Director Marty! The skill will be held in the Camp’s wood working shop, also known as “Fort Marty,” right next to the lower green. Some of the projects will be smaller such as picture frames, as well as larger projects such as tables or planters that will be built and used right here around camp! What a cool way to leave your mark for years to come. Due to the tools used this skill is reserved for Choctaw and Arapaho campers.
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