Visit With Family and Funny Stories

During the end of April we went out to Utah to see Tessa's family. We finally were able to see the twins. Her sister had twin girls and their names are Grace and Faith. They are so adorable. It was different holding two at once and seeing all of the work it takes for two. We also were able to go to my younger sisters graduation from College. She is going to be an elementary school teacher and she already has a job!!!
We were able to see Tessa's grandma and they always have to play this card game called Speed. It is a tradition. Grandma says that she only cheats fair, she is so funny.
Abigail and her little cousin Cley had fun as they would be best buds and then fight alittle. They are learning to share. I have to share a cute moment about them. Abigail and Cley were laying on a bed and they both were sucking their fingers while Cley held his blankie and Abigail twirled his hair. She has a thing about hair; whoever is holding her will get their hair twirled. Or if there is a doll with hair she will drag it around by its hair.

A Funny Story About Abigail
I have to share a funny incident about a doll and its hair. Abigail and I were over at a friends house and she has a favorite doll over there that has hair. Over time the hair began to come off from her pulling on it. Finally one day all of the hair came off and the doll was bald. Abigail was so scared!! I have never seen her so scared before. She wouldn't look at the doll anymore with its bald head. She wouldn't touch it and she wouldn't let me put her down. She cried for about 15 minutes off and on. My friend and I were laughing so hard, but we felt bad for laughing because she was so scared.

Schroeder News- Summer 2009

Dear Family and Friends,
We are excited that the summer is here again. We are anxious to see what the Lord is going to do in people’s lives through camp. It is such a privilege to serve the Lord up at Twin Peaks Bible Camp. God is all-powerful and doesn’t have to use us to accomplish His work, but He chooses to work in and through us. We are able to participate in His perfect plan, which is an amazing honor. Thank you Lord!!!

Rocky Mountain Baptist Church
Rocky Mountain Baptist Church from Rifle, Colorado came up June 3rd-6th. They came up with about 20 kids to put on a purity camp for their youth group. They were a great group of kids. We stayed busy as we directed their activities such as: archery, capture the flag, hiking, volleyball, and camp fires. We also enjoyed cooking for this group. We praise God because a young man accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at this camp. We pray the he will begin to walk with the Lord and grow to become a Godly young man.

Men’s Retreat
We had men’s retreat on June 12-13th. There was a group of about 15-20 guys who came up to eat manly food, have a clay pigeon shoot out, to study God’s Word, and to serve the Lord. Men’s retreat is a work retreat, so each year we have certain projects for them. This year the big project was to replace 4 planks on our bridge. The men were able to get it done, which was a huge blessing. We had another group who mowed and ran the weed eaters. We are very thankful for all who came and gave of themselves.

Upcoming Projects
The bath house is still waiting for approval from the county and state regarding our current septic system. They are determining whether our current septic system is adequate enough for the bath house. Please pray that we would be able to use our current septic system and not have to put in another one just for the bath house.

Looking to Summer
This summer is going to be a much lighter summer for us regarding rental camps. We have not had the interest like we usually do. But we will still be busy working on projects at camp that usually get put on the wayside because of busyness.
The speakers for this summer are Lanny and Marilyn Johnson from Alpha Omega Institute. They do a great job teaching the kids about creation science. Their program includes puppet shows, slideshows, hands-on activities, crafts, and sound Biblical teaching. Please be praying for them as they prepare to share God’s Word this summer.
We are excited to see what the Lord is going to do in the lives of the campers, volunteers and staff. He is always at work even though we may not see the results right away. Please be praying for the campers: salvation of the lost and growth of those already saved. Pray for the counselors, volunteer staff, and Twin Peaks Bible Camp staff.
Brian is the leader of the A-team, which are teens who volunteer for the week. He will be busy keeping them lined up on their jobs, challenging them out of God’s Word, and just hanging out and having fun with them. He also teaches archery, helps with games, and counsels if needed. Tessa will be busy working in the kitchen, which she loves.

The Schroeder Family
We are very excited to announce that we are expecting our second child in December. Please be praying for Tessa throughout this pregnancy. She is doing very well and is starting to show. She also stays very busy with Abigail who will be two in July. Abigail talks a lot; she surprises us sometimes with what she says. She keeps us laughing.

In Christ,
Brian, Tessa, and Abigail