Elizabeth Baltus-Registration Coordinator and Sarah Gallagher-Receptionist

Last session we had the joy of watching campers and counselors rise early in the morning to participate in Solid Rock (an optional activity consisting of running, swimming, memorization and service). 

For six mornings, we, along with about 70 others woke up before 6:00am to run to the rock and back (1 mile), swim four laps, and work on memorizing 20 verses of Ephesians 1.  While the physical exercise was challenging for some, the Scripture memory challenged others.  It was fun to hear counselors and campers working together to memorize the verses as they ran, encouraging each other to keep going.  While there may have been some tired, yet determined faces, there was little, if any complaining heard. 

Once we finished running, we headed over to the dock.  Nothing quite wakes you like a quick run followed by a short swim in a chilly lake, though some mornings the water was warmer than the air.  Towels lined the fence as campers left shoes and running clothes to do their swim.

During the week as counselors worked on the memory verses with their campers, we also held each other accountable to having the verses memorized.  Those who participate in Solid Rock must also complete one hour of service.  For our service, we helped Scott Eppler (Program Maintenance & Grounds Manager) by loading fire wood into a truck.  During that hour, we continued to memorize and recite Ephesians 1:3-23 to each other.

On the morning of Family Day, Solid Rock participants must recite their memory verses to a Unit Leader in order to complete the challenge.  Those who complete all four components receive a Solid Rock T-shirt, and have their names announced at the Awards Ceremony that night.

It was a privilege to share in this camp experience last session and be a part of this tradition at HoneyRock, especially since as office staff our paths rarely cross those of campers and counselors.

Below are a few pictures of campers, counselors and Unit Leaders from the current session taking part in Solid Rock.

Towels and flip flops await the runners' return.

Campers doing the swim portion of Solid Rock

Rachel Kramer (Unit Leader) participating in Solid Rock.

"In him you were also included when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation.  Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession -- to the praise of his glory." Ephesians 1:11-14