tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563577408977959863.post3339795115659833346..comments2023-10-17T06:45:50.523-05:00Comments on Thoughts From Jeff: 7 and OutThoughts From Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658741692973255432noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563577408977959863.post-9025486816873112262007-06-19T13:45:00.000-05:002007-06-19T13:45:00.000-05:00Becca:There are many pros to the camp out there an...Becca:<BR/><BR/>There are many pros to the camp out there and the students at CUMC have had numerous great experiences out there as well and many making life-changing decisions there.<BR/><BR/>I think that one of the things that benefit it - is the location away from everything - so it really is " a retreat ".<BR/><BR/>So, the camping is not a huge problem for me - even though I did take a group to PCB for camp.<BR/><BR/>This issue that I have is that it does not seem the conference does much for youth / ym outside of camp.<BR/><BR/>Just my thoughts .. not sure if they are worth much :)Thoughts From Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658741692973255432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563577408977959863.post-26597244985701170292007-06-19T13:31:00.000-05:002007-06-19T13:31:00.000-05:00You're right about the camp being old school...and...You're right about the camp being old school...and though I'm friends with some of the camping ministry leadership, I think they could be doing a better job with it, especially since they do make it the focus of conference youth ministry...having said that, my youth adore it, and as long as they continue to meet Christ there, I will continue to take them. <BR/><BR/>And I think your suggestion on health insurance is a good one -- I don't have any insurance, and it scares me! Especially since my job before this was to process health insurance claims.<BR/><BR/>Interesting point of view on the UMC, thanks for sharing!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699524245182470634noreply@blogger.com