WINTER IS HERE

Wow what a day! We left for church at 6:00am and there was some snow. After snowing all day it looks like we might have 2 1/2 or 3 inches. Definitely headed out to blade snow as soon as Su gets back from closing down the outpost and horses. I hope John put the blade on the truck, if not I will be using the tractor and that is always refreshing and cool. I was starting to wonder if winter would ever come.

We are decorating the lodge tomorrow with Christmas tree and lights. It should be a lot of fun. We always finish with a hotdog roast and s'mores. Last year was the first year Joanne had enjoyed a s'more in a long time, if not forever. Other than that it has been pretty quiet. Chris & Heidi had family in for Thanksgiving and Su's parents and grandma were here. My dad came out for a few hours and then went back to town. Hope your day has been blessed and you were able to recognize God's blessings in your life. Whatever they might be....

-Deke (Site Director)

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. So many things to be thankful for this year at Wesley Woods. Our Christmas mailing has already brought in more than it did last year and years previous. We are launching a new outreach program called Operation Summer Joy. It is a partnership with local congregations to add gift certificates to Christmas programs for needy families. Any child being served by these local congregations is offered a free camp experience. We have capped the total number at 325. Hopefully churches not doing Christmas programs will consider donating towards supporting the program.

I am very thankful for all the great staff, wonderful campers and fabulous retreat guests who have been a part of the ministry this year. I am thankful for a loving wife and beautiful daughter. Have a great rest of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Blessings & thanks,

Deke- Site Director

Wesley Woods on the Go

Things are getting busy fast and summer will be here before we know it. I am very excited about all the improvements we have made for the summer. I can't wait for the Blob and iceberg to be put on Broken Arrow they are going to be awesome. If you search youtube for Blob you can find some awesome videos. We are hoping to have one up on the web or at least a link at some point.

We are in the process of launching an all new summer schedule, webpage and promotion videos. I think this is going to be one of the most exciting summers ever. Camp book should be out in February, the web page should be up for registration in January. I can't think of anything else real exciting that's going on right now.

-Deke Site Director