Nazarene Youth Upon the Cornerstone

For the last four summers (and 11 of the past 13), youth from Nazarene churches across Oregon have congregated for a week of summer camp at Twin Rocks.

It's a familiar scene, where groups outside the Friends denomination rent the camp for their own programs. We provide the food, meeting rooms, play fields, lifeguards at the lake, and clean cabins to sleep in. The renters bring their own cabin counselors, worship leaders, camp pastors, and recreation directors.

We love these partnerships, and enjoy seeing God at work. This morning I sat outside the Meetinghouse and listened to Clint Tafoya, a youth pastor from Colorado, speak to the 175 Nazarene youth and staff gathered inside. He shared from Ephesians 2:19-21, reminding campers that true meaning in life is found by building our lives upon the "cornerstone" of Jesus Christ.

What a joy it is for me to hear God's message proclaimed at Twin Rocks, even across denominational lines.