The 8th Annual Montesano Community Bible Camp for kids (preschool thru 6th grade) just concluded! Again, almost 150 kids along with staff from several area churches attended this weeklong event, July 6-10. St. Mark's ministry was with the preschoolers again this year (all 21 of them!). The camp atmosphere created this year led the kids in learning songs, working on crafts and skits, playing games, listening to Bible lessons, and eating and playing together. Some pictures from this event are posted below. Churches participating this year were: St. Mark Episcopal, Montesano Church of God, Montesano Presbyterian, Calvary Chapel, Montesano United Methodist, and St. John's Catholic. (It was impressive to witness this shared ministry!) [Some information above is referenced from a thank you letter to the Montesano newspaper, The Vidette, July 16, 2009.]
Playtime at camp in the St. Mark's parish hall--tents and all!
Rev. Lorraine Dierick from St. Mark's leads the kids in a song
The kids & staff gather at the Montesano Church of God
Corby Varness and the kids give a thumbs up! God is Great!
It cannot be camping without fishing!
Play Doh Projects in the St. Marks Kitchen