“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious,
and does not cease to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8
Dear friends in Christ,
The summer season is upon us, and we just completed a week of Latino Youth Camp at Suttle Lake Camp near Sisters, Oregon. This group of campers hasn’t been together since 2019. So after a long, pandemic-induced break we were able to be together and explore God’s creation, grow closer to God & one another, and have some fun at camp!
Campers attended from Santa Cruz/Holy Cross, Gresham; St. Michael & All Angels, Portland; St. Michael/San Miguel, Newberg; St. Mary/Santa Maria, Woodburn; St. James/Santiago, Lincoln City; and St John the Divine, Springfield.
Investing time with God while surrounded by tall trees, flowing streams and a refreshing lake, opens the human soul in profound ways. The awe-inspiring beauty reminds us that God is trustworthy. The passage from Jeremiah inspires us to send out deep roots to keep us connected to our source, the God of Love, who will support us through trials & triumphs.
Thankfully I have two more weeks of camp this summer to share the joy of God's creation with campers from all over our diocese. I pray our souls will be refreshed, our trust in God deepened, and our spirits renewed.
May God bless you with some time for refreshment & renewal this summer!
Peace,
Carol+
The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek
Interim Missioner for Special Projects
