I'm excited to announce that this summer I've been invited to speak at a camp in Vermont. I'll be the adult Bible teacher for the first full week of August.
Pretty interesting how it happened, so I thought I'd share it with you. The camp is a family camp which promotes bringing generations together in worship. The camp has convened annually since 1887, so it has a long history. The association's president, Michael Gantt, is from my father's home town in North Carolina. They became followers of Jesus Christ at the same time and both went off to Bible college together. Though the years have led them in different directions their personal histories create a strong bond between them. Last year Michael was trying to track down information on my father when his search engine turned up my website. He has been a reader since that time, and we exchanged e-mail a couple times.
Recently he downloaded some of the sermons from www.severnriverchurch.com. While listening he felt prompted to invite me to teach as part of the camp. I'm looking forward to it. Mark Batterson says so well, "Change of place and change of pace equals change of perspective." I'm looking forward to camp for that reason.
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Ben I was so happy to hear today that you will be our bible teacher at camp! I am Mikes baby girl Robyn! I have heard so much about your dad and you from my father I look forward to getting to know you family better! My husband i am run the youth progam at camp! Take a look at my blog if you get a sec. Trust me when i say you will fall in love with this place called White River Camp... God bless Robyn Stires( aka Gantt)
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