Sunday, July 25, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
COOL Camp and Life
Dear Friends,
I have been working at COOL Camp this summer. I have been at this post for 13 years! Many years of working with children, and trying to make a true impact in their life. Something that would help them become positive and well round citizens. Hoping that my actions and decisions will effect them for eternity, for the positive.
I feel that I have done that in many ways, but I feel like I am failing with many of the children of this age. I don't like what I am seeing, not happy with the way I feel about what I see, and I feel helpless. This is very frustrating. I need help with understanding my place and purpose. God has the ability to change lives, I don't! And I don't like that sometimes. Because I want the kids to open their eyes. Not in big ways, just in the little things.
For example, be nice, encourage others, don't laugh at those who are not part of your click, stand up for those who are being made fun of, follow rules, listen to your counselors, do not make fun of people, etc... Is that to much to ask? I guess so.
I have seen glimpses of hope! That encourage me...
I am still looking for a good job, and full time. I wish I could do something that is more productive. I think we ware programed to be productive, and when we don't feel like we are or do not get the chance to do something where you are working towards something. Then we don't feel fulfilled. At least that is the case for me.
Thanks for reading and keeping these things in your prayers. I know God has big plans for me. And at the moment it is COOL Camp. So I am focusing my attention on the campers here.
I get to go to Lake Ocoee, and hang out with some great staff. Play with campers all day! Well, talk with them, because I get to do the talking and discipling! But it is still nice to get to know the kids. Plus, get pizza every Friday. :)
Ryan
I have been working at COOL Camp this summer. I have been at this post for 13 years! Many years of working with children, and trying to make a true impact in their life. Something that would help them become positive and well round citizens. Hoping that my actions and decisions will effect them for eternity, for the positive.
I feel that I have done that in many ways, but I feel like I am failing with many of the children of this age. I don't like what I am seeing, not happy with the way I feel about what I see, and I feel helpless. This is very frustrating. I need help with understanding my place and purpose. God has the ability to change lives, I don't! And I don't like that sometimes. Because I want the kids to open their eyes. Not in big ways, just in the little things.
For example, be nice, encourage others, don't laugh at those who are not part of your click, stand up for those who are being made fun of, follow rules, listen to your counselors, do not make fun of people, etc... Is that to much to ask? I guess so.
I have seen glimpses of hope! That encourage me...
I am still looking for a good job, and full time. I wish I could do something that is more productive. I think we ware programed to be productive, and when we don't feel like we are or do not get the chance to do something where you are working towards something. Then we don't feel fulfilled. At least that is the case for me.
Thanks for reading and keeping these things in your prayers. I know God has big plans for me. And at the moment it is COOL Camp. So I am focusing my attention on the campers here.
I get to go to Lake Ocoee, and hang out with some great staff. Play with campers all day! Well, talk with them, because I get to do the talking and discipling! But it is still nice to get to know the kids. Plus, get pizza every Friday. :)
Ryan
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Visit to Thailand
Earlier this year. I got on a plane and headed to Thailand. Upon arrival, after 27 hours, I got loaded up into Noks brothers truck. I got to sleep at 2 am Saturday morning. I slept till 10 or so, and then went to Church. After church we went to a potluck with many of my previous teacher friends and Americans.
On Sunday, Nok and I traveled to Krabi, which is in southern Thailand.
It was a great trip over all. I was happy to see Nok and hangout. It was nice to see all my other friends I know there in Thailand. I also liked visiting Krabi, which I have posted many pictures from our trip to Krabi below:
On Sunday, Nok and I traveled to Krabi, which is in southern Thailand.
It was a great trip over all. I was happy to see Nok and hangout. It was nice to see all my other friends I know there in Thailand. I also liked visiting Krabi, which I have posted many pictures from our trip to Krabi below:
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Invisible Children
INVISIBLE CHILDREN
Why? Because they have no record, and then discarded when they don't follow the rules.
Check out the links at the bottom of this note.
Help stop the war that is going on in Uganda. Joseph Kony is taking children and making them child soldiers. They are forced to kill their families or siblings, then held captive as one of his soldiers. This children are from ages 6 - 10 when they are taken from their families.
We want Obama to do something for others, not just for the sake of Oil or Political reasons. There is nothing special about Northern Uganda, besides the people who live there. Will Obama really show how he cares or makes these Children even more Invisible?
A HISTORY OF AFRICA’S LONGEST RUNNING WAR
The war in northern Uganda
http://www.invisiblechildren.com/about/history/
Check out their website:
www.invisiblechildren.com
To Sign a petition to get Obama's attention:
http://www.invisiblechildren.com/obama
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Public High School Retreat
This past weekend I got to experience a wonderful weekend with some public high school students. The Georgia-Cumberland Conference has a great program, lead by Pastor LeClaire Litchfield, that brings all the students who are Adventist together for a weekend to encourage, strengthen and praise God.
We met at Cohutta Springs Camp, which is run by Pastor Rob Lang, Cohutta beautiful with a man made lake, and between the hills of North Georgia. The camp runs during the summer with summer camps and is rented at times during the off season. There is no cell service at the camp.. but there was internet. So I was able to connect with the outside world, but of course it was not as easy when you have to use your computer.
Anyways, the schedule was packed. We spent each day singing, praising, listening, talking and learning. I was there to help lead out a small groups study. We had three studies during the weekend. I was given a group of boys from Conyers, GA. What a great group of boys. They were genuinely asking questions and wanting to know about God.
Our first study was about 2 Cor. 4:1-12, our second study was about 2 Cor. 2:14-17, and, lastly, we went over 2 Cor. 5:14-21. The Theme for the weekend was "Live to Give."
I think the best study was when we read 2 Cor. 5. Paul talks about being ambassadors! Since we have become new creature through Jesus Christ, we have now become ambassadors of Christ. And as ambassadors we are to represent our nation, the Kingdom of God, which we have become part of, the best that we can and be like Christ and reflect Him.
I really was refreshed and enjoyed talking with and interacting with these gentlemen. I pray that they take what we talked about home with them and reflect Christ at their schools. There were two students and a fellow leader who shared about some things they learned. Justin and Rayvon, two students that said "they learn a lot and will be studying more." Rayvon even stated that he wants to get baptized. Praise the Lord!
Then there was Greg. He had never really read Romans 1:16 before, it reads, "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of Christ unto Salvation, for those who believe..." He stated that he will be going back to his University unashamed of this Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am looking forward to being apart of this program next year! God bless everyone.
We met at Cohutta Springs Camp, which is run by Pastor Rob Lang, Cohutta beautiful with a man made lake, and between the hills of North Georgia. The camp runs during the summer with summer camps and is rented at times during the off season. There is no cell service at the camp.. but there was internet. So I was able to connect with the outside world, but of course it was not as easy when you have to use your computer.
Anyways, the schedule was packed. We spent each day singing, praising, listening, talking and learning. I was there to help lead out a small groups study. We had three studies during the weekend. I was given a group of boys from Conyers, GA. What a great group of boys. They were genuinely asking questions and wanting to know about God.
Our first study was about 2 Cor. 4:1-12, our second study was about 2 Cor. 2:14-17, and, lastly, we went over 2 Cor. 5:14-21. The Theme for the weekend was "Live to Give."
I think the best study was when we read 2 Cor. 5. Paul talks about being ambassadors! Since we have become new creature through Jesus Christ, we have now become ambassadors of Christ. And as ambassadors we are to represent our nation, the Kingdom of God, which we have become part of, the best that we can and be like Christ and reflect Him.
I really was refreshed and enjoyed talking with and interacting with these gentlemen. I pray that they take what we talked about home with them and reflect Christ at their schools. There were two students and a fellow leader who shared about some things they learned. Justin and Rayvon, two students that said "they learn a lot and will be studying more." Rayvon even stated that he wants to get baptized. Praise the Lord!
Then there was Greg. He had never really read Romans 1:16 before, it reads, "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for it is the power of Christ unto Salvation, for those who believe..." He stated that he will be going back to his University unashamed of this Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am looking forward to being apart of this program next year! God bless everyone.
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