“Visitors, please join us for lunch. It will be served by the main house.” Father Brian exclaimed with a flourish. The congregation cheered and began to disperse in the midst of laughter and chatter. My kids, of course, were drawn to the sand and water and Himself and I followed along behind them. I figured…

The pews quickly filled as family members continued to arrive. Several lawn chairs were set up on the dirt road at the back of the ‘church’ by some veteran families who obviously knew the ropes. Campers finally completed their chores and were released from their duties and the noise level rose as the kids scurried down…

I locked up the office and turned down the hall towards the balcony. The main house was silent but as I stepped out onto the balcony I could hear the noise of frenetic activity. Even from deep in the forest, the distant sounds of voices could be heard. Campers and counselors were picking up garbage,…