Hot to Cold--Week 1

Our first week is history but one word stands out in describing it---HOT!!   Record temperatures in the upper 90s were set for the first several days of our work.     Water (while we were working) and AC (after work) were some of our best friends.   However, all things come to an end and the low temperature on Saturday morning was 55 degrees colder than the high of 2 days previous.

Since our arrival, this camp was been abuzz with activity for all age ranges.   This week families overflowed all areas of the camp for a home school family camp.   After they left, the weekend found a more advanced age group enjoying what the camp as to offer.   With RVICS, we don't always get to see the ministry of the camp but that is not so this month.   Village Creek offers both just rental of the facilities and, then, they have a staff that minister to other groups.   They have a wonderful, productive ministry.

On Monday morning, as we began our work, the men were directed to the maintenance barn to draw up plans for a shed for the storage of archery equipment (the original one was destroyed in flooding in the spring).   As the drew the plans for a 8'X12' building, others rummaged through the supplies looking for what was on hand and what would have to be ordered.   Finally, the construction began and is well under way.  Hopefully, this coming week, it will be completed.

All of our ladies have done their fair share of cooking over the years.   This week, we learned a different way of baking etc. as we spent our time in the kitchen preparing food for over 250 people.   For Ann and I, we both have baked our share of breads but not for more than a couple of loaves.   Yes, it is different when preparing multiple loaves at a time.   We would we had much to learn in baking cookies in large quantities too.    Linda and Loretta spent their time on the vegetable line chopping and dicing.   They nicknamed themselves Lucy and Ethel (not sure who is who) as they related to the I Love Lucy show in the candy factory!

Today is Sunday and a day of rest.   Tomorrow, we will begin a brand new week with brand new experiences.