Moving Right along

Almost two weeks ago, I informed you of the cabin renovations that had just started.  Well today, they are working on their 6th possibly 7th cabin (Chip 1, 2, 3, Chick 4, 8, and 9).  The construction crew has not completely finished one cabin, but they have started putting the new roof on and framed the new bathrooms.  Take a look at the progress so far:

With taking out the roofs and bathrooms, there is a lot of trash.  It’s pretty funny to see all the toilets, showers and sinks all piled up around the Dining Hall.

When the crew gets to the Cheyenne and Choctaw cabins, they will extend the cabins.  They’ve already cleared a few trees and poured the footers for the extensions.

If you are interested in seeing more pictures, we have a Facebook Fan page that has an album designated for Cabin Renovation pictures.  Keep checking weekly for more updates on construction and other things going on at camp!

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Who Is He?

HAVE YOU EVER written or received a note that reads: I like you. Will you go out with me? Check yes, no, or maybe.
If you have, then you’re not alone. It seems like at some point in everyone’s life, they come across one of these notes. Some of us spend more time writing them than receiving them. If the person you send it to checks “no,” then you write one to someone else. If he or she checks “maybe,” then you at least have a chance. If he or she says “yes,” then you finally have a significant other because that person has acknowledged that they at least like you too. Don’t you think it’s good when you finally know how someone feels about you?

Read Mark 1:9-13 and reread verses 10 and 11.
 
How is the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) represented in this passage?
 
Who came down to Jesus? Who spoke to Jesus?
 
What did God say to Jesus? Why is this event in Jesus’ life important?
 
How did this experience in the life and ministry of Christ help Him in verses 12-13?

Jesus was recognized as the Son of God by God Himself. God acknowledged to everyone that He has a father-son relationship with Jesus Christ. And with that relationship comes all authority. They may not have realized who He was beforehand, but no one left that river without knowing who Jesus really was.

Have you recognized Christ as the Son of God? Without that understanding, Jesus is just another guy who dipped in the Jordan River.

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Rockin’ out the New Mic

When there are no campers here, we have to make simple things fun.  This video will show you one of those times.

In case you did not read our previous blog, we are having a Photo contest.  You can read the guidelines here.  Be sure to submit photos from the summer of 2009.  Staff can participate as well!

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Will your camp photo win you a free t-shirt?

Girls take a lot of pictures!  It’s great to see all the cameras out at Council of Progress or at Campfire, or even during a Village/Campwide Activity.  Well, why don’t we have a contest?  Here are the contest guidelines:

• There will be 3 categories: Best Picture with a Staffer, Best Picture in your Cabin, and Best Picture out in Camp (this could be during skills, activities, etc.)
• All pictures must be submitted through e-mail to sharon@ridgecrestcamps.com.  Please include your name, what cabin you were in, and the category of picture.
• You may enter multiple pictures in multiple categories.
• Please only submit photos from the summer of 2009.
• Staff may participate.
• The deadline to submit photos is Friday, October 30th.
• The best picture in each category will be posted in a blog after the deadline.
• The winner in each category will win a FREE camp T-shirt from a previous summer, 2009 or before.

So, will your camp photo win you a free T-Shirt?  Send it in and we’ll find out!

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He’s Not a Superhero, But He is Powerful

WHO’S YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO: Batman, Aquaman, Superman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, or Ron Springs? Sometimes, we think it would be nice to have superpowers. There may have even come a point in your life when you thought you actually had superpowers, but then you realized that you didn’t have any power at all. You’re not alone in that: John the Baptist realized something similar during his ministry preparing the way for Christ.

Read Mark 1:4-8 and really focus on verse 7.
 
What do you think John meant when he said that he was unworthy to untie Jesus’ sandals?
What made him come to that realization?
 
Do you think it may have been a humbling experience for John to realize that Someone was coming who was greater than he? Explain.
 
How would you respond if you knew someone was coming after you who had greater power than you did?

The most beautiful phrase in this passage of Scripture are the words, “I am not worthy.” John had come to a point of understanding and acknowledgement that he was no longer going to be “the man.” John knew that when Jesus came, he would move aside and let the One with the real power take over.

Do we have the same understanding of Jesus that John had? Do you know this Jesus who is the Son of God and who has all the authority of heaven? It’s easy to discount Jesus as just prophet, a good man, or a teacher with devoted followers. Many religions do. But Jesus declared Himself to be nothing less than God. John recognized early on that Jesus was no ordinary man. He is the one and only Son of God, powerful beyond measure, and able to handle whatever you throw at Him. Let Him display His power in your life.

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Beginning the Renovations

Construction officially began today!  As I walked through Crestridge this morning, I could hear the sound of chain saws cutting and hammers pounding.  In order to start the demo inside the cabins, everything had to be moved out.  That includes 240 beds, 240 matresses, 200 night stands, 40 dressers, and several small tables.  So, we called in some guys to come help us out!  Wayne, the Ridgecrest intern, and eight other guys spent almost 3 days moving all the furniture to the gym.  Now our gym, as you can see below, is filled with furniture.

I don’t believe I have ever seen an older cabin completely empty before.  You can tell from the pictures below that they need some help.  They are just a little dirty.

We had a couple Alumni come in this past weekend to save some boards from Cherokee 25 that were going to be replaced.  Since that cabin is designed different than the others, we were able to salvage some of the signatures.

The next step in the renovation process is to remove the roofs, take out the toilets and sinks, and remove the bathroom walls.  By 10:30AM today, they had almost completed those tasks in Chippewa 1.

It’s an exciting time here at Crestridge!  We are so thankful for the ways God has and continues to bless and provide for us!

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Introducing the 2010 Crestridge Intern

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the 2010 Camp Crestridge Intern.  Coming all the way from Hernando, MS……..Kathleen Hobbs!  Kathleen has been coming to camp for the past 15 summers; 9 as a camper and 6 as a staffer.  While on staff, she has been a JET, Counselor, Village Director and served as OAP Assistant this past year.  Kathleen’s favorite thing about camp is the people and all the relationships she has built.  Oh, she “kind of” likes 4-square too!

She is currently attending Blue Mountain College in Mississippi majoring in Physical and Special Education.  After graduation (and the internship), she would like to work in camping specifically for kids with special needs.

Kathleen is most looking forward to “preparing camp physically through a little hardwork and spending a solid amount of time praying for all the staffers, campers, and parents heading our way this upcoming summer.”

We are so excited to have Kathleen coming to work in January!  I’m sure you’ll be hearing from her through blogs, videos, etc.  She may even challenge you to a game of 2 or 4-square this summer!

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Off Season=Construction

This is our second year to do major construction at Crestridge.  During the off season, our goal is to renovate the existing cabins.  What a huge and exciting project!  Starting within the next couple weeks, there will be a construction crew coming in to clear some land behind the Cheyenne and Choctaw cabins so they can extend the cabins.  Then for every cabin they will replace all the floors, then the roofs, then onto moving the bathrooms, then building new decks and more.  Eventually, all the existing cabins will look like the new ones we had this past summer.  The cool thing is that we are not tearing the walls down but building around them.  Unfortunately you will not be able to sign on the new walls, but the heart of the cabin will remain. We will be sure to post videos and pictures of the construction to show you the progress.

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Looking back at Summer 2009

It’s hard to believe that our last camper left a month and a half ago.  Crestridge is much better when there are girls running around, playing four square, singing in the Dining Hall and Chapel, and sitting around the campfire.  I guess we’ll have to wait another nine months.

This past summer proved to be awesome by the comments we heard from you all.  Thank you for your feedback as we seek to improve and move forward for 2010.  God was definitely present and moving in campers’ lives this summer.  From the chapel messages to cabin devotions, campers were taught how to live a Transformed life here at camp and especially at home.  We are praying for you that you will be reminded of all that God taught you this summer!  We also have a devotion that is posted every Monday on our blog.  It’s there for you, so please take advantage of it!

Just a reminder, registration is open and going quickly.  If you haven’t signed up, please take some time to do it now!

Here are a few pictures to show you the fun we had this summer:

To see more photos, you can visit our website or our Facebook fan page.  We’ll keep you updated on news that happens at Crestridge throughout the year, so check back soon!

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Pigs in a Blanket: Crestridge Style

Here’s one final recipe from the Crestridge kitchen for this summer…Pigs in a blanket!

Ingredients:  

1 can original crescent rolls

1 package cocktail sausages

Pam cooking spray

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2.  Cut each triangle into 4 smaller triangles.

3.  Roll sausage inside triangle from the base to the tip

4.  Cook about 12 minutes, depending on desired browness.

That’s all of the recipes for this summer.  The cooking skill was a favorite and will definitely be back on the agenda next summer.  With it will come new recipes for all you campers and camp friends to enjoy!!

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