Men on an Adventure

Just a few days ago I attended the Men's camp out and rafting trip held in southern Tennessee. I forgot how much I don't favor camping out in the woods! My wife Terri sent me with plenty of food so that made up for what I lacked in "tent space". This was the first time in my life that I have been rafting and it was both enjoyable and awkward at the same time. The group went to a place in the Ocoee River just below where the Olympics events were held in 1996. The best part of the trip was that my son Jeffrey, who had just turned 13, was now qualified to raft as well. Add to that, the fact that fellowship with other Christian men and a true blessing was expereinced by all of us in attendance. It is always a blessing when Christian people who truly love each other come together. There is something special that happens in our souls. We grow in spirit and strength! Our salvation in Christ is spurred on to greater heights. Thanks to the men of our church for their encouragement to me in my ministry and as you can see in the picture, thanks literally to men in our church from saving me from the waters of the Ocoee.