A wet and wild time on this year’s white-water rafting expedition — refreshing for our Servant Leaders.

Plus some other random pictures

And now for some other random photos …

Servant leaders on their annual whitewater rafting trip. Thank you servant leaders!… Read more

Day Six at Camp Areté: A Day of Celebration

Brad began our day with an insightful breakdown of God’s will, highlighting its three distinct domains:

1. God’s Sovereign Will: This includes His decrees—those things that “will” happen, as Brad explained. These are the events and outcomes that God has ordained.
2. God’s Moral Will: These are the instructions given to us in His Word, guiding us on how to live in a manner that pleases Him. This encompasses His commands

Day 5 at Camp Areté: Lessons on Humility and Faith

Today at Camp Areté, we continued our focus on scripture and spiritual growth with lessons on humility and faith. The day began with an impactful lesson from Pastor Brad, who explored the dangers of a proud heart, drawing wisdom from the story of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4. This biblical account of Nebuchadnezzar’s years in the wilderness, eating grass like an animal, ultimately led to his humbling and submission to the … Read more

Day 4 at Camp Areté

Pastor Dave is back in action, blessing us with insightful connections between Daniel 2 and Daniel 7 in the Bible. Both chapters describe prophetic visions that outline a sequence of world empires, ending with God’s eternal kingdom. In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a statue made of various materials representing different empires: Babylon (gold head), Medo-Persia (silver chest and arms), Greece (bronze belly and thighs), and Rome (iron legs and feet of iron and … Read more

Day 3 of Camp Areté: A Journey of Faith and Fun

Day three at Camp Areté was nothing short of exhilarating. The day kicked off with an Apostolic Scavenger Hunt, where campers were challenged to find and guess the apostles based on some tough clues. Despite the difficulty, the campers did surprisingly well, showcasing their biblical knowledge and teamwork. This was followed by a lively session of Water Balloon Bible Trivia, which not only refreshed the campers physically but also … Read more

Day 2 at Camp Areté: Wisdom and Gospel Truths

Today marks our first full day at Camp Areté. We delved into the first chapter of Daniel, exploring the wisdom with which Daniel navigated his captivity. Daniel’s deference to authority and unwavering trust in God for the outcome serve as a powerful example for our campers. By wisely choosing his battles over things that directly contradict scripture, Daniel stood firm in his faith and trust in God for the outcome, even … Read more

A Memorable Praise-Worthy Start for Areté

Our first day at Camp Areté was a tremendous success, thanks to the prayers offered on our behalf. All campers arrived safely, with the exception of a few notable glitches involving a broken-down rental car. Thankfully, our logistics coordinator, Sarah Thomas, solved this problem quickly and got the stragglers here safely. We began by introducing the campers to the staff, emphasizing our commitment to serving them with the sacrificial love that Christ demonstrated. This … Read more