Watch this little video clip – this is what we experienced coming onto the road leading to Camp Horizon immediately as we turned off of the highway. So many thoughts going through our minds – we wondered, “Was this the the correct road? – What was Camp Horizon all about? – Will we fit on this trail?” Wow – what a change of scenery!” It was breathtaking!
We met up with three other couples (Keith & Linda McNeely, Bob & Joan Sturgill, and Sid & Geziena Roorda) We were the new kids on the block 🙂 Keith & Linda were our GL’s (Group Leaders) – it was great to learn and work side by side with these great couples!
Camp Horizon sets on beautiful Lake Harris, just South West of Eustis, FL. They have been an active Christian Camp for many years. It’s not an upscale camp – but certainty not rustic either. A good balance of amenities with lots of planned activities. Groups typically bring their own program, or join in to some teaching workshop events that the camp puts on. they can host several groups at the same time.
The guys were given two dorm buildings to paint inside. Lots of walls and lockers to refurbish. It took two of our three weeks to accomplish all the painting and minor repairs of these dorm buildings. The last week we accomplished some rain gutter repairs, water and sewer pump repairs, and various other “honey-do” lists.
I loved the work ethics that all of us were committed to – we worked “as unto the Lord” with a desire to achieve a spirit of excellence. Thanks be to God for wisdom, patience, and comradeship.
We always enjoyed our morning breaks – lots of stories and laughter.
The ladies did a lot cleaning and organizing throughout the kitchen and pantry areas. They also cleaned up the dorms after the men were finished – Thanks ladies!
One of the fun projects that all of us got to work on was the main sign for the entrance to the camp. It needed some fresh paint and refurbishing!
One evening our group of SOWERS and Camp Horizon invited any nearby SOWERS to join us for a pot-luck and games night. It was great – and a great turnout!
During the off week – we were able to clean up our travel trailer and check on our truck – in for repairs due to the “Truck-Crunch” We also enjoyed some sightseeing with special friends (Keith and Linda McNeely).
Its time to move to our next location – but we don’t have a truck!
We are so thankful for a special couple that offered to tow our trailer to Lake Placid, FL for us. God always provides when we are in need! Roy Tanner (Ann) hooked up his truck and towed our rig approx 3 hours to our next SOWER Project.
