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MK Camp Live

July 24th, 2010

This morning most of the Camp Staff will be heading off to New Milton to set up ready for the Campers to arrive on Monday. Of course, one has left already (Happy Birthday David!)

Whilst we’re away we’ll be posting photos and short ‘live’ updates of what we’re getting up to at Camp (like these ones), so people at home can be part of the fun and the in jokes.  The photos will be posted to here on the website, and if the technology works ok, they’ll also be posted to Facebook and Twitter, so you can follow along in a way which best suits you.

We hope you enjoy the photos!

Prayer Topics

July 7th, 2010

Please remember to pray for Camp before, during and after the event. To assist you in praying for us here is a short list of topics/areas you might like to include – please pass this around your churches too:Praying Hands

  • David Putman:
    • David will be cycling to Camp to raise money for SOFT UK, a charity which supports parents of children with Patau’s and Edwards’ Syndrome (a chromosomal disorder which affects babies during pregnancy).  Please also consider sponsoring him too.
    • please pray for safety (and peace of mind for his mum!), good health and good spirits – and that his saddle-sore wouldn’t be too uncomfortable ;o)
  • First time campers/staff:
    • we are delighted to have some brand new Campers and Staff this year, but it can be quite daunting coming to Camp for the first time
    • please pray that they would feel welcome and settle into Camp life quickly and painlessly.
  • New Group
    • this year, for the first time in Camp’s long history, we are being joined by a non-Brigade group. We are really pleased that some members & staff of Friday Frenzy (part of Whaddon Way Church) will be at Camp this year
    • please pray for our new friends as they anticipate Camp, settle in and join the family.
  • Staffing:
    • we are blessed with a strong team of dedicated Staff who ensure that Camp is well-organised and well-run, but this year we have a slightly smaller team than usual with a number of staff missing in key areas
    • please pray for those areas with fewer staff than normal, that others will be able to fill in the gaps, and be strengthened in the process.
  • Chaplaincy Activities:
    • we are proud of our Christian faith and it now forms the backbone of everything else we do at Camp
    • please pray that the Lord would prepare people’s hearts prior to Camp, and would inspire the Chaplaincy team to develop a challenging and appropriate programme of worship, devotions & activities
  • Safety:
    • everything we do at Camp, from travelling down, to putting up the flag poles, from go-karting, to quad-biking, and even walking to Church, contains an element of risk. Of course, we do everything we can to reduce the risks to a manageable level, but it can’t all be eliminated
    • Please pray for the safety of every element of Camp life.

We will also post any specific requests which come to light during Camp too (isn’t technology great!).

Please download a PDF document containing these prayer points and distribute them at your Church and to your friends and family.

New Milton Reflections

June 17th, 2010

The last time held Camp in New Milton was in 2005 – here are some random facts and memories from when we were last there:

Share your memories of Camp 2005 in New Milton below.  What was the best thing about Camp @ New Milton?

A Taste of Camp…

February 4th, 2010

Do you have friends at BB/GB/Amicus that you’ve been trying to encourage to join you at Camp, but without success?  Then we’re organising an event which will be of interest to you…

Come along and join us for an evening of activities designed to give you a taste of Camp. It will include:

  • a taste of Camp food (porridge, cocoa and biscuits)
  • short videos of past Camps
  • games & activities
  • run-through a ‘typical’ Camp day
  • a quick look at Camp themes
  • Q&A – for Campers, Parents & Group leaders
  • a chance to ask questions of campers and staff
  • plenty of time to chat to people who love Camp!

Bring your friends along on Saturday 27th February for the best chance of convincing them to join us at Camp 2010. We’ll be circulating more information to all Companies shortly.

If you have any questions, just ask

Steph’s Baptism

October 1st, 2009

It’s been a bit quiet here since Camp, but things are about to start moving once again. What better way to start off that by posting a video of Camp’s first ever Baptism. For those who were unable to travel to Folkestone for the special occasion, you can now feel like you were part of it.

Special thanks to Simon Bradley for his excellent work recording and editing the video.