Schroeder News
Fall 2009
We are excited for the fall season approaching. We love the cooler weather, the changing of the leaves, all the yummy fruits and vegetables, and also it is hunting season. It is amazing how God created the different seasons and how everything works together. He is the creator and sustainer of life. Praise the Lord!
During this summer there were 11 kids who accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. It is so amazing to see how the Lord convicts people of their sin, and makes them realize that they need a Savior, who is Jesus Christ. He died for our sins and rose again on the third day. It is so comforting to know that we will be with Him some day in heaven. What peace He gives. We also are very humbled that He would choose to use us in His work. We are merely vessels for Him, what an amazing thing.
Brian stayed busy working with the teenagers who volunteer for the summer. He was their leader, which is such a blessing, but can also be a challenge. He is the Archery instructor, helps with games, dishes, and much more. I worked in the kitchen for the four weeks, which I really enjoy. I love cooking!! But I do miss getting to know the campers better.
Abigail had her 2nd birthday on July 24th, which is hard to believe. Time flies. She is so cute. She is beginning to put words together and is such a joy to us. She continues to make us laugh. She is learning her colors, loves the sand box and chocolate.
We also wanted to inform everyone that we are expecting our second child in December. We are having a BOY!!! I am doing great, and I am finally looking pregnant. The baby is healthy and growing as he should.
This summer there were a few challenges that we faced such as; the generator going out in the middle of the night, the water heater dying, many sick campers, and a few other things. There was such unity among the staff overall, which is only by God’s doing. We continue to grow as the Lord stretches us, and teaches us to be submissive, to be servants of Him, to rely upon Him and not ourselves, and to trust that He is the one who causes the growth in people’s lives, it is not by our doing. We are thankful that the Lord continues to mold and shape us into who He wants us to be. Philippians 1:6 says, ”For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Over Labor Day weekend we had Family Camp. It was a great turnout. We had about eighty people. It was a great time of fellowship, fun, and we were also challenged out of God’s Word. At the end of September we have Ladies Retreat, and in October we have a Men’s Retreat (rental group). Then in December we have winter camp for the teenagers. This fall the men will be getting everything ready for the winter. They also will be cutting down dead trees for firewood. Brian will also be busy working down at the Butcher shop again.
Praises
*Salvation of campers
*unity among staff
*God’s provision
*He chooses to use us
*All who came to camp
*Baby boy on the way
Prayer Requests
*Bath house: May be able to get permits to start building.
*Wisdom to know how to minister to campers
*Growth and salvation of campers
*Tessa’s Pregnancy
*Youth in Collbran area: To know how to reach out to them.
*Wisdom for parenting
*Spiritual growth
In Christ’s Love,
Brian and Tessa Schroeder
