Work on Friday was fun with the campers singing quite a few dorm songs at lunch time in one day.
I took video of a couple of them.
After work I changed at the Field House for Biblestudy and walked slowly (due to a torn tendon injury received in April) over to the Auditorium in the heat (not too bad with the breeze blowing). It was lovely to see groups of campers heading over joining me, then passing me! As I walked I meditated on what it will be like in the millennium when we'll have services within walking distance and we'll see the whole community making their way over. The biblestudy was given by Mr Malone. He used the law of tithing as an example of how there are automatic blessings for keeping God's laws and he encouraged the teens to put God to the test as per Mal 3. It was an excellent message using humorous analogies to make the subject clear.
After service I tried to get some shots of the outside of the Auditorium. Took a few but would like the opportunity to spend more time. Will have to try and do that maybe Monday night.
On the Sabbath we had some visitors come to pickup their offspring. One of them was Mr John Cocomise and he gave the sermonette. He encouraged the campers to hold on to the treasure that they had received at camp. The special music was the Camper choir - all of the campers sang and it was pretty good. For the first time, Mr Gerald Flurry spoke a second time during camp. He focussed on the rise of Germany leading the Holy Roman Empire and what it portends for the future. Mr Flurry also mentioned that the income was slightly above last year but the Building Fund was down 34%. He also read a letter at the end about how the 13th HWAC student got his visa from Zimbabwe.
During services I sat next to Paula Powell who had sent me one of the original white Malachi's Message manuscripts back in 1990. We had met at a WCG Feast in Malta in 1989. It was nice to catch up with her again.
After services we took a tour of the Auditorium with Shane Granger. He gave us some interesting background stories about some of the fixtures. I'll share these in a later post.
While we were in one of the star dressing rooms Mr Gerald Flurry passed by on his way out and stopped to say a quick hello. A few seconds later Mr Stephen Flurry and his son Jude did the same. By the way Mr Stephen Flurry and Mr Locher fly out to Jerusalem tomorrow. Mr Gerald Flurry will be leaving next Sunday July 31st.
After services Delane and I had been invited to Sean and Gladys Welsh home for dinner. Carolyn Coats was gave us a ride. When we arrived Sarah Magby, her daughter Courtney and mother Judy were also arriving. Danielle and Mr Lamberth were there too. We had a wonderful evening of fine food and laughter.
And finally here are some more pictures of the day......
Tonight is All Star basketball but after coming in from dinner I am tired so giving that a miss!
Thank you for giving so much to the campers, the HQ Staff and us in the field. You have really worked hard for us all . I am very greatfull.
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