As we wrapped up Wayfarer Camp at Anderson University earlier this week, the travel schedule for Wayfarer’s speakers continues to be in full swing. Chris Brooks has spent the past few days with Brentwood Baptist Church’s junior-high camp, and yesterday he stayed in place to welcome Brentwood’s senior-high students to camp. This has been a great partnership for Wayfarer, as Chris has spoken to the group several times in the past. Please pray for Chris this weekend as he continues his third straight camp and continues to minister to our friends at Brentwood.
June 25, 2009
Room 1228 presents Redefining Normal
What is normal? For many of us, Christianity is based on all the evils we don’t do. But what if our norm isn’t normal to God? What if God calls us to redefine normal so that we can live in faith, hope, and love?
This is what the Room 1228 theme Redefining Normal is all about. This has been one of our most popular themes at speaking events over the last several years, and so we’re excited to present this revolutionary theme inside of Room 1228.
To find out more about Redefining Normal and Room 1228, go to www.room1228.com and click on the Redefining Normal frame. You and your group won’t want to miss the chance to redefine normal together.
June 22, 2009
Clean Car Campaign media coverage
The Clean Car Campaign in Anderson that was a part of Wayfarer Camp made headlines in the upstate. Here are links to the Anderson Independent Mail’s coverage of the event.
Monday, June 22 review of the Clean Car Campaign (Independent-Mail)
Sunday, June 21 news story on the Clean Car Campaign (WYFF – link to come)
Friday, June 19 preview of the Clean Car Campaign (Independent-Mail)
June 22, 2009
Monday at Wayfarer Camp
Monday we finished up our journey at Wayfarer Camp at Anderson University with a huge worship celebration. David Walker and his band continued to lead us to the throne in worship, and Dave Rhodes took us to Daniel 2 to discover that we can know we measure up because God is real and active in our lives to help us.
Wayfarer Camp was a great experience, and we’re excited for everyone who attended, prayed for, sent kids, and supported camp in a hundred different ways. We couldn’t have had the great week we did without you.
We’ll be posting pictures on Flickr soon, podcasts of camp messages, and links to the media coverage of the Clean Car Campaign, so check back with the blog over the next week or so as we help you get a glimpse of the first-ever Wayfarer Camp.
June 22, 2009
Sunday night at Wayfarer Camp
Sunday afternoon Wayfarer campers surrounded the Anderson Community to wash cars at 8 different locations. After this we came together in worship and Chad Norris led us to the verge of greatness by encouraging us to get heart burn for God as we see in Matthew 26. We then saw a glimpse of this heartburn as the community led in worship via songs from the people.
There’s one more morning in camp, and we’ll fill you in on it tomorrow, so check back!
June 21, 2009
Sunday morning at Wayfarer Camp
Sunday morning at Wayfarer Camp started with rain but it cleared off before we began the Clean Car Campaign. To prepare us in worship, Chris Brooks led us to 2 Samuel 11 to sow us that when we come to the verge of giving in, get out, because sinful lust is misplaced trust. In small groups, we confessed together. Then we set out to clean as many cars as we can!
Check back tonight for a Clean Car Campaign wrapup and info on our night session here in Anderson.
June 21, 2009
Saturday Night at Wayfarer Camp
Saturday night at Wayfarer Camp we came together to the verge of decision. Dave Rhodes led us to John 20 to the story of Doubting Thomas and how he chose faith. We saw how Paul teaches us that salvation is more than a moment but something we need in the past, present, and future. And then we each wrote down the decision God is calling us to right now.
We’ll end the night with our Afterparty, and then we’ll see which of Churches Got Talent. Check the blog again tomorrow for more news about what’s happening with Wayfarer Camp at Anderson University.
June 20, 2009
Saturday morning at Wayfarer Camp
This morning at Wayfarer Camp at Anderson University we all came to the verge of giving up. Chad Norris led us to Psalm 22 to show us a picture of what it looks like to take the lid off and admit our pain and questions and struggles to God and to ourselves. Then we gathered in small groups to talk about how we can take the lid off and then to practice throwing our trash out together.
We’ll enjoy recreation this afternoon as we try to stay cool. Check the blog tonight for more info on what our evening worship service is like.
June 20, 2009
Friday night at Wayfarer Camp
Wayfarer Camp is underway at Anderson University! We began our time together by singing about how God is better than we know with one of David Walker’s songs. We then broke off to get to know the campus and each other in the Big Game.
Tonight in worship, we began by coming close together to listen to the story that God is writing in our world and in our lives. Chris Brooks then led us to Matthew 26 and the story of the woman who poured out an offering at Jesus’ feet even though people asked, “Why this waste?” This story challenged us to waste our lives for the cause of Christ as well.
We’re excited about how Wayfarer Camp has started, and we can’t wait for what’s next. Keep checking the blog all weekend to see more about what’s happening here in Anderson.
June 17, 2009
Welcome to Room 1228!
We’ve been promising news on this for a long time here on the blog, but we’re finally launching a huge new project here at Wayfarer. It’s called Room 1228.
What is Room 1228? Room 1228 (online at www.room1228.com) is the place to find all the latest in resources for all youth-ministry settings. No matter what your ministry setting is, you will find all the tools you need, including:
*curriculum
*art
*video
*promotional material
*and much more
Room 1228 has material that can be customized and used in many different ways:
• For special weekend events like retreats and Disciple Nows
• For summer camps and similar week-long events
• For large-group settings like Wednesday night meetings or all-age Sunday School gatherings
• For smaller settings like individual Sunday School classes, general education classes, and in-home small groups
• For groups that utilize both large- and small-group gatherings in the same time window
When you purchase a Room 1228 title, you will have the chance to download a package specifically tailored to your setting. If you have questions about which package best fits your setting, contact us and we’ll help you find your best solution.
Room 1228 will offer a variety of themes in downloadable forms. All themes will also have student workbooks available as an additional resource. As we launch, we have two themes: Redefining Normal and Vice Versa. We’ll launch two additional themes this summer and our fifth and sixth themes going into the fall. The plan for Room 1228 is to launch at least 4-6 themes a year.
Churches can purchase themes individually, and we’re also offering a yearly membership that allows unlimited access to all downloadable material for one price. Both are great deals.
We would love it if you helped us spread the word about Room 1228. You can do this by sending this explanatory blog entry to the youth mininster, education minister, or pastor at your church, or to any people serving in these roles among your friends and family. We want people to check out everything that’s inside Room 1228 to see how they can use it in their settings. We also have a special $50 introductory discount available right now. Here’s info on how to get the discount.
Watch the blog next week for info on our first two series, Redefining Normal and Vice Versa. And keep watching this summer for news on more series that we’re releasing. And take a look around www.Room1228.com to discover everything that’s inside Room 1228.
