We wanted to start a conversation with you about the leaders that made the biggest difference in your life. Who are the people that have impacted your leadership throughout your life? To get the ball rolling, our Summer Directors have put together a quick chat about the people that made a difference in their lives. Check it out: The Leader …
Digital Refresh, May 22, 2020: Making the Most of Your Quarantine
Today’s post is from Emi Habel. Emi is a recent addition to the Mini-Yo-We community and a member of our summer staff teams. Today’s Reading: Ephesians 5:1-20 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the …
Leap of Faith Episode 30: A Word of Encouragement from Michelle
Hello Hello You know it can be difficult in challenging times to know what to say to each other or how to connect well. We do these Leap of Faith Episodes as a way of encouraging you in your faith and that remains true regardless of the circumstances. We believe in you and believe in the community we share at …
A Digital Refresh – May 19, 2020: Light in the Dark
Today’s reflection is from Jez Bell. Jez is the Director of Our Year-Round Programs, leading our internship program, and hosting groups throughout the year. Today’s Reading: John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him …
A Digital Refresh – May 15, 2020: Life Sometimes
Today’s reflection comes from Mike Gordon. Mike was our Refresh speaker at our leadership conference last year and is joining us this summer. Today’s Reading: Revelation 21:1-5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” -Revelation 21:5 I have lost hope over …
Leap of Faith Episode 29: Encourage Someone Today
Hello Hello! I want to share with you one of the most important things I ever learned. When you can you should encourage someone. Let me say it again: when you can you should encourage someone. Well, that’s it for today. Thanks for being part of the team… Naw I’m kidding. Well sort of. I’m not really going to say …
Staff Connections: May 2020
Hi Friends, We have a collection of events going on this month so come out and join us: May 15, 8:00 pm -Movie Night We are hosting a Netflix Party Check out our Instagram (@campminiyowestaff) right now to help us decide the movie. Come hang out and bring a unique snack! Quick instructions: You will need to use Chrome on …
A Digital Refresh – May 12, 2020: The Object of Our Faith
Today’s reflection comes from Spencer Tamming. Spencer serves as the Director of Growth & Shared Services on our year-round staff team. Today’s Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3 Twice this week I have been reminded of a simple truth I want to pass on to you: We are saved because of the object of our faith, not the quality of our faith. Here’s …
A Digital Refresh – May 8, 2020: Praising God while the Night is Still Dark
Today’s reflection is from Annie Schmidt. Annie serves with our OC team, working directly with our internship program, and is a member of the year-round team. Today’s Reading: Psalm 19 One of the privileges of living at camp is I get to watch a beautiful sunset almost every day. Just a few days ago I was outside again watching this …
Leap of Faith Episode 28: Walking a Labyrinth
Hello Hello! Welcome to May. During this season of social distancing, I imagine we are all falling into a fairly straightforward routine. I don’t know what your day looks like but I imagine many days are looking the same. For me, its wake up, do some work at the computer, eventually, go for a walk, watch some Netflix, work on …