Schroeder Family

Schroeder Family
Camping 2010

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Spring Newsletter 2009



Dear Family and Friends,
We are so thankful that God is God and we are not. He is in control of everything that is going on in our world. He is the self-existent one, who doesn’t change, who is all-powerful, and who is all-knowing, everywhere present, gracious, merciful, loving, just, forgiving, and much more. He is our Savior, who died, was buried and resurrected on the third day. What an amazing God!!

Past Events
Within the last three months we have had several retreats. In February we had a youth group rent the camp from Grand Junction, CO. We were busy cleaning, cooking, and keeping the fires going in the cabins. In February we also had Family Sled Day. There were over seventy people there that day, it was a blast!! In March we had couples retreat, which was a small group, but very relaxing and enjoyable. The guys have also been busy removing snow, as spring time brings the majority of our snow.

Upcoming Events
In June (or perhaps in May- depending on snow melt) we will start getting camp ready for the summer season. It is a busy time of deep cleaning, maintenance, turning the water system on, mowing, cutting brush, and much more.
The end of June we have a rental group that comes in for a week. This group is from Alpha and Omega Institute, which teaches creation science. We really enjoy this week as they minister to us also.
July 6th through August 1st we have our Summer Camping season (3rd grade through High School). Brian stays busy leading the teens that come up to volunteer (A-Team), he is the archery instructor, and helps run games, counsels, and much more. I will be busy helping in the kitchen, taking pictures, and working with the teens who volunteer.

Praises
*God is in control
*God’s Love is unconditional
*A wonderful church family
*God is faithful to provide for our needs
*Abigail is growing and learning so fast

Prayer
*Campers this summer: Salvation & Growth in the Lord
*Unity: At Church & with staff members at camp
*To work unto the Lord & not for man
*Youth in Collbran: Salvation & desire to walk with the Lord
(Wisdom to know how to reach out to these kids)
*That we may continue to grow in the Lord
*Camp has received a quote on getting electricity into camp: The cost $90,000. We are praying that the Lord will provide for this if it is His Will.
*Bath House Project-waiting to hear if we need to put in another septic system.
*Wisdom for speakers: preparation for lessons