I have read and enjoyed many blogs with many different themes. From small living to parenting, from friends’ missions to many, many cloth diaper blogs. I never thought I would be writing one. My dad instilled in me pretty early on the importance of journaling. Although, at the time I don’t think he meant writing about my dog and the horses I dreamt of having in my Winnie the Pooh diary with a lock. But now, as I’ve had the opportunity to look back across the journals I’ve kept I see it as an amazing reminder of God’s specific work in my life. So, that it what I hope to do in this blog. I hope to remind myself as well as keep you involved in what God is doing here at Camp Sankanac and in our lives.
As I anticipate this Christmas season I have been reflecting on the word Hope - specifically what it means to have hope. Hope is often thought of in terms of great anticipation and excitement. This time of year is a perfect example! However, there is another side to hope. There is a fear to desire and then be hurt; a fear to wish for something that may never happen. We often feel hopeless rather than hopeful. It’s easier to “protect” ourselves than to be vulnerable about our deepest hopes. This Christmas I have been trying to remind myself that He knows my desires AND my fears. Not only does He know them but He cares. “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9). God showed His amazing love through sending his Son in the most vulnerable way – as a baby. He sent us Hope. All wrapped up in a child. I want to encourage you this season to be hopeful in a God who cares so deeply for each of us!
A little update on the Ermold family…. We are settled into our temporary home as we wait for the remodeling in our permanent home to be finished. Cory is working hard doing many different things, including remodeling our home! He has been cutting down trees and splitting lots of wood that is used for heat in the houses. I am caring for the two horses here (Victoria and Babe) as well as spending my time with Jude. Jude is LOVING camp. I can’t imagine him anywhere else. This is truly his, as well as our, favorite place on earth.
Prayer requests: Prayer for the upcoming summer (specifically for the campers coming)
Prayer for summer staff (that God would preparing hearts for the service)
Prayer for the leadership in camp as we all prep for changes
Prayer for us as parents as we seek God’s direction in raising Jude
Prayer for continued financial support
Praises: Praise that the future home is coming along!
Praise for a warm home in the cold weather!
Praise for the financial support we have received so far!
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