The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #6
Wonder #6: The Sound of Worship Communal worship is one of the hallmarks of the Camp Arcadia experience. Each season, in many forms and fashions, God’s people are united in song, contemplation and prayer to one another and with God himself – truly a wonder! For this week’s wonder, I wanted to share a few […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #5
Wonder #5: Very Cool Teen Engages in Family Shenanigans In an abrupt shift from normal behavior patterns, a 17-year-old was seen playing the card game Spoons with family members in the Round Up. One eyewitness reports audible laughter from the teen who has been described by onlookers as “too cool for school.” On several occasions, […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #4
Wonder #4: “Heaven on Earth” Experiencing the Beauty of God’s Creation At Camp Written by Emily Winkel-Washburn Have you ever heard Camp Arcadia described as a “piece of Heaven on Earth”? I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve heard this. Some say it lightly, reflecting on a perfect day filled with sunshine; […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #3
Wonder #3: Saint Louis Family Leaves Windows Open in July To the average St. Louis resident, July evokes a certain level of disdain due to the hot and humid conditions, but for one family, a week-long adventure proved to them that July may not, in fact, be the worst month of the year. The family […]
The Wonders of Camp Arcadia: Wonder #2
New Life Through the Waters of Baptism Baptism is miraculous and wonderful no matter where it happens, but there’s something beautiful about being able to choose a special location for the celebration of new life in Christ! At Camp Arcadia, we are regularly blessed with the gift of hosting baptisms. Whether infants or new believers, […]