AUGUST Newsletter | Save The Oaks
It feels like Christmas in July! Read the full newsletter to discover why…
Take Five | Mini Retreat - GAZING: The Artist is Present
This morning I was up at 6a and in Lake George at 7a to swim. But, before I got in the water, I sat in an Adirondack chair and gazed at the amazing flat water, noticing the sun peeking over the mountains, and hearing the loon's eerie, yet comforting call traveling over the waters. I said a prayer of thanks and then jumped into the clear calm water. When was the last time you just sat and gazed at something of beauty, at Jesus in another?
Take Five | Mini Retreat - My First Experience with Unhurried time with God
My first experience with unhurried time with God was while training to be an instructor for Summit Adventure. We did a 24 hour solo fast
Take Five | Mini Retreat - The Process of Creativity
If you have ever had writer's block or gotten stuck in the middle of a long paper, this week's post is for you! Writing is such a great way to pull out what is inside and make sense of life.
Take Five | Mini Retreat - Restoration: Treasuring What’s Valuable
There’s a world of difference between restoring something and buying something new.
An Oaks Ambassador ASKS | Save The Oaks
The fifth step to becoming an Oaks Ambassador is ASKING your church family to consider ways they can support the Save The Oaks efforts!
An Oaks Ambassador SHARES | Save The Oaks
The fourth step to becoming an Oaks Ambassador is SHARING with family and friends about how God has used The Oaks in the past, the present unfortunate circumstance, and the hope for a continued future.
An Oaks Ambassador INVITES | Save The Oaks
The third step to becoming an Oaks Ambassador is INVITING others into what our King is doing to continue the ministry of The Oaks through His people.
An Oaks Ambassador GIVES | Save The Oaks
The second step to becoming an Oaks Ambassador is GIVING! Jesus as our King asks us to carefully consider how we manage our time, talent and treasure. What have you given to the King to help continue the ministry of The Oaks so people can continue to meet Him in the mountains, and grow in their discipleship at retreats and camps?
Take Five | Mini Retreat - Three Simple Words
This week our author (Gem) shares three words that have become especially meaningful to them recently. My prayer is that at least one of them will encourage you today.
June 26, 2021—Video update
Stakeholder’s meeting June 29th, An Oaks Ambassador, Next trip July 14 to 19.
Take Five | Mini Retreat - Psalm 27: An Unhurried heart
How do we learn to live an unhurried life in such a busy, anxious world? How can I cultivate an unhurried heart when there is so much on my plate? I (Alan) recently found some wise guidance while reflecting on Psalm 27. Let me share what I learned.
Take Five | Mini-Retreat - Good at Being Bad?
What a tragedy when someone who identifies as one of God’s people is so foolish that they (1) don’t actually know or understand the God they claim to belong to, and (2) have instead become well-trained in doing exactly what grieves God’s heart.