the tree barks - Camp Wesley Pines
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the tree barks - Camp Wesley Pines
THE TREE BARKS December, 2012 A message from our Director: Dear Fellow Christians, We have become so accustomed to the Christmas story, that we are dulled to its incredible message. Familiarity with the Christmas story, the repetition of the carols, and the pressures of the holiday season keep many from breathless wonder over Christ’s birth and the joy he brings! “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy” (Matthew 2:10). Joy pulsates from the accounts of Christ's birth. The wise men "rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." Phillips translates it, "They were filled with indescribable joy." The New English Bible says, "They were overjoyed." Although the message of Christmas is love, the sure evidence that we have received a fresh touch of love is that we feel the uncontainable flow of joy. Joy is the outward expression of grace. This Christmas, catch again the full splendor which the Christmas story presents…. the stunned amazement of the shepherds as they listened to the heavenly chorus (wonder!)....the exceedingly great joy of the wise men.....and, the love that God has sent us a Savior! God has poured all that he was and is and will be through the funnel of a miracle into the child born in the manger of Bethlehem. This year, I’m dreaming of a RIGHT (not white) Christmas...that I may hear the song of the angels, know the joy and wonder of the shepherds and discover anew the worship of the wisemen! (Luke 2:11) “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” This Advent/Christmas season, listen and receive the message God has for you! In His Service, Bro. Johnny Check out our web site at www.wesleypines for fall retreats as well as summer camp dates and discounts! Merry Christmas! “Merry Christmas from our family to yours” Thanks to our contributors: Miscellaneous: Brookhaven Sub District United Methodist men Centenary United Men's club Natchez Cluster of the United Methodist Church Jill and Kenneth Gilbert Jack Jordan Ebenezer United Methodist Church-Children's church First United Methodist Church-Brandon (October & November) R.D. Matthew (October, November & December) Woodville United Methodist Church (October, November & December) G.H. East, Jr. Garland Brent Sartinville United Methodist Church St. Matthews United Methodist Church Mount Olive United Methodist Church Galloway Memorial MS Annual Conference – C F&A Parkway Hills United Methodist Church Rev. Alan Randall Bill Barham-Wellington Associates Purvis United Methodist Church McLaurin Heights United Methodist Church Oak United Mmethodist Church Adams United Methodist women Waymond Mosley, Jr. Rev. Byrd & Sara Hillman Rev. Ted. & Lanelle Giordano T. Dianne Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Elmo Gabbert Brookhaven District United Methodist Church In Honor: In loving honor of their parents anniversary (Curtis & Doris Lott) from all their children Dan M. Gibson in honor of Johnny Crosby Memorials: In memory of Phillis Winstead – Keith & Deanne Giordano In memory of Katherine Ellis – Keith & Deanne Giordano In memory of Raymond Lamar – Paul & Janet Davis In memory of Betty Stockett – Paul & Janet Davis in memory of Rev. Charles Burton – Paul & Janet Davis In memory of Mrs. Henrietta Shaw – Paul & Janet Davis Our Recent Guest: Mississippi Presbyterian Cursillo , First Baptist Church-Ridgeland, Linda McDowell, St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, Central Mississippi Emmaus, Mississippi Annual Conference – C F&A, Living Word Christian Church, Parkway Heights United Methodist Church, Janet Brown, Harris Family Reunion, First United Methodist ChurchYazoo City, The Vineyard Church of Jackson, Mississippi Coalition for Homicide Victims, Jane Cheema, Mississippi Methodist Cursillo, St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Our hearts are saddened at the loss of our former friend & employee, Will Blair. Serving as Assistant Director, Will worked for Camp Wesley Pines from January, 2002 until July, 2007. During this time, he became a lifelong friend that we will never forget. Our sympathy goes out to his wife, Beverly, daughter, Tiffany, son-in-law Ray, and grandson, Jack. Camp Wesley Pines PO Box 307 Gallman, MS 39077 Nonprofit Organization US Postage paid Permit No. 2 Gallman, MS www.wesleypines.com e-mail: [email protected] PH: 601-892-2341 Fax: 601-892-3478 We wish you all health and happiness during this holiday season. Let's not forget the reason for the season, and remember to show our love to others as Jesus showed His love for us. Year end donations can be made to: Camp Wesley Pines PO Box 307 Gallman, MS 39077 (donations are tax deductible)