Stories from Camp:
Stories from campers and staff about their camp experiences at Rock-N-Water. Including devotionals, staff spotlights, and poems or songs from the campers and staff of Rock-N-Water.
I want to ask you a question. How much does God love you? Have you ever spent a good amount of time just thinking about how much God loves you? Is God's love for us something we can visualize and see, or is it something too big even for our own imaginations? During the Summer, [...]
Have you ever realized that some people just have a keen sense of knowing what they can and can’t do. They have a confidence about them that radiates. They think they are capable of more than is humanly possible and they always, always, push the limits (little secret of mine; I’ve always been jealous of [...]
“Yahweh, Yahweh, We love to shout Your name, oh Lord” The voices were all being raised in song around the campfire and then suddenly everyone stood up. I could feel it in the air that night, in the song, in the moment, and in everyone's hearts. God was present and God was being worshiped. As [...]
Have you ever had an adventure that turned into a misadventure? Well, today I want to tell you a story... It's not an epic story of adventure, but rather a story of an unfortunate misadventure. But it was an adventure nonetheless, and it's a day I'll never forget. Let's start at the beginning. It was [...]
Everyone’s face was illuminated by the warm glow of the fire. A group of about twenty people sat in a circle around a campfire. Everyone was tired after a full day of adventuring and with bellies full of a delicious camp meal. Stories from the day’s outing circulated around the campfire and laughter filled the [...]
By James Asselin, River guide and worshipper of Jesus During one of my first summers working at Rock-N-Water I was, to put it lightly, smacked in the face with God’s love. That summer I entered into a community of people who trust in God and build their lives upon the belief that they are, [...]
As you climb out from the back seat of the car you caught a ride in on your way to the 49er Fun field trip, you’re greeted with a scene that is new to you. Amidst the fresh greenery of springtime in the Sierra Nevada foothills, you see some odd folks who are dressed like [...]
Panning for gold Never gets old, When you are at Rock-N-Water. Singing at the campfire, Lifts love and worship higher. And that’s not even half the fun! […]
The cool breeze of the night brushing up against my face, along with the radiating warmth of the campfire encapsulated me in a state of complete tranquility as I sat on a bench, listening to the worship songs. The subtle chirping of crickets in the trees and the gentle strum of a guitar further enriched [...]
The water was stunning once I had a chance to look at it. It flowed peacefully, meandering, creating its own world. Not a droplet strayed from the path, joining together to create a gorgeous river. Slush, slush, slush. The liquid shimmered, casting the sun’s heavenly rays far and for all to see. Though clear, it [...]