Forced to Pray on the Boardwalk

Forced to Pray on the Boardwalk

Forced to Pray on the Boardwalk by Aijalon Church, Pastor, Covenant OPC (Sinking Spring, PA) On a typical night at the Boardwalk Chapel in Wildwood, New Jersey, groups of red-shirted staff along with members of my church spread out over the boardwalk offering to share...
Art Camp Day 5 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 5 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 5 ~ 2024 Today the kids decorated cakes—what a fun (and yummy) way to conclude the week!  We also learned why Jesus died—to take the guilt and punishment for our sins, so that we can be forgiven and enjoy a relationship with God.  We learned about Jesus...
Art Camp Day 4 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 4 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 4 ~ 2024 Today the older kids learned the traditional Japanese method of fish printing—using real fish! (It’s called “Gyrotaku.”)  Meanwhile, the younger kids got a chance to experiment with watercolor.  We also had a special guest: Mr. Fuller played his...
Art Camp Day 3 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 3 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 3 ~ 2024 Today the kids learned bookbinding and made their own books; they also tried pour painting with oyster shells.  We learned more about Jesus, Who is not just Lord over the seas but also Lord over the winds and the waves; we also learned more of...
Art Camp Day 2 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 2 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 2 ~ 2024 Today the children studied different prints of ocean waves made by different artists in various styles; then the younger children practiced printmaking, while the older kids painted their own interpretation of waves.  With the remaining time, the...
Art Camp Day 1 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 1 ~ 2024

Art Camp Day 1 ~ 2024 Today the kids were divided into three groups: sea turtles, dolphins, and sting rays, and they made beautiful jellyfish sculptures.  (You have to see them!) We also learned about the ocean and how God created us to care for His world, including...