A quick update on Fall programs

This fall we have several programs coming up. Scrapbooking is this weekend, our biggest yet with 45 participants they will be doing there scrapbook thing in the gym.  It is great to see that space utilized in different ways. Then we have a Transitional Ministers training October 4-6, the Indiana Michigan Mennonite Women Fall Retreat, and Celebrate Amigo all coming up in the next three weeks. There is still room for each event. Check out www.amigocentre.org for more information and registration for each event.

Also, looking ahead we have the Pastoral Leadership Team retreat, a quilt retreat and another scrapbook retreat. Plus we have 7 schools doing the OEE thing and several churches having a fall retreat. What a great time to get together, thanks for coming to Amigo.  Look forward to seeing you around.

Preparing to Scrapbook...a spiritual Discipline

I was looking for a prayer for the upcoming scrapbook retreat and found this great little video talking about prayer. Esther Prabakar talks about combining the popular hobby of scrapbooking with prayer. I have noticed the importance these retreats take in the rhythms of life. Yes, there is a lot of laughter and fun, late nights and lots of snacks, but it is also a weekend of remembering your love ones and of praying for them in a variety of ways. I like when Esther talks about abiding with God and compares it with her little dog that is always ready to set with her.

Jason

Welcome Back Marcy

This summer Marcy came back to serve as the guest coordinator bring smiles to all who come to the front desk. Marcy spent a year in Hawaii. Candace Beck worked and was deciding to go back to school when Marcy decided to come back. We are excited for both Candace and Marcy, for the plans that God has for them. Stop by or call or write Marcy a note. Come spend some time at camp!

Celebrate Amigo

Check out this great quilt for Amigo auction, October 16. Come to Celebrate Amigo for the whole weekend or for part of it. This weekend is for volunteers, former staff, board members, supporters, friends, anyone who has been touched by this place we call Amigo. It is a time to enjoy the woods and the lake in the beauty of fall. A time to raise friends and funds. Come give what gifts you can, your time, your prayers, your work and enjoy the God's presence amongst creation and friends.

Also a big welcome to Rachel!

Rachel Hawkins is joining us this fall to teach outdoor classes to the schools that come up. Rachel has been on summer staff for many years working in the kitchen, taking photos and counseling. She is fresh off a time of mission in Mexico this year, summer just wasn't the same with out her here. We are very glad to have her a part of the community again working with the students that come to camp.

Welcome to Ben!

Welcome to Ben Semple! He has joined the Amigo staff for six months of voluntary service. He will be working primarily with program by teaching outdoor education classes and helping with the winter youth retreats. Ben was on summer staff this past summer and brought a great dose of enthusiasm and leadership to the programs. We are looking forward to having him on staff as we learn from each other.

I will get some pictures of Ben around and will have him introduce himself in this blog space sometime soon.

A video glimpse from the past summer

Labor Day!

Well Labor Day has passed and the schools in Michigan have started back to school. I know that those in Indiana have been back for a couple of weeks already. I have enjoyed the month of August in spending time with my family after a great summer of camps. All of that to say that camp enters a different rhythm now, one where I will have more time to post pictures from the summer and stories from camp. Here are a couple of pictures from the summer, we had some talented photographers on staff. Enjoy these photos, more will come soon, I promise

Jason Lichti