Blog # 10: A growing trend in Christian Camping

Many christian camps have a continuous trend on their grounds. Buildings are built every so often, new outdoor activities are set up for the people who come. The question is; are these trends good?

     I'm sure most people would agree that a camp that keeps up with the latest trend is going to bring in more groups. Their is something about trends that draw people away from the old and into the new. I see it all the time whether it's some new clothing item to the latest new cereal.  However, trends can be dangerous.

     I see how Hidden Acres operates and what trends grow within camp. I believe that the trend of building is seen on a regular basis. I do not see this trend as a danger. However, as camp goes about these changes it is important to keep in mind the purpose of each building and the cost.

     So many people in the world today think that whatever they want they should be able to have. Every day businesses feed that lie to everyone. Commercials tell kids that they need the latest toy or game. I feel that even though camp may have a trend for new buildings that they go about it in the right way.

     The latest edition to camp was the Inn. People at camp thought about the new building, prayed about the new building, and raised the money to pay for the building. Many buildings around camp are built with the funds from an individual or family. This action shows us at camp that people appreciate the camp's influence on those who attend Hidden Acres.

     I see the leaders at camp use what God has given the camp to further His kingdom. Sometimes debate goes on between the decision of a new building and the opinions of the people coming to stay on the grounds. The buildings at camp are built with the intention of accommodating the guests, having sufficient funds, and to further the kingdom of God.
 
     God does amazing work here and I think that the trend of adding new buildings is a trend worth considering for any camp. Though, I think that through God's will, prayer, and the sufficient funds brought about by good stewardship, camp is able to provide these new buildings.