Monday, June 23

Paul Britain: Why the Scriptures Mean More to Me Than Ever

BREAKFASTFrench toast • prosage rollscrambled tofu • oatmealshredded hash browns • fruit bar

LUNCHmash potatoes • meat loafbeef gravy • crinkle carrotsgreen bean casserolehoney wheat rolls • salad bar

SUPPERcalzone • spring rollsvegetable soup • tossed salad • fresh fruit

Ladies Exercise Class -Unfortunately, this weekday 8:00 am class was cancelled.

Wakonda Work Opportunity Volunteers are needed during the summer camp program to help in the dish room following meals. Do you have a few days you could spend? Your help would be appreciated. Stop by the summer camp office, or contact Greg or Kim Taylor, Sue Pehler or Connie Iattoni.

Knitting/Crocheting ClassesThese classes will be offered daily from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the ACS cabin. Bring your yarn and size 6 or 8 needles. If you don’t have them with you, come join the fun anyway.

As a kid, here’s what I remember: Pastor Eugene Taylor at the whiteboard in our red, two-room schoolhouse in Clear Lake. He would scan the classroom, grinning at our intense faces, then turn and write a Bible reference on the board. We waited, hands on both sides of the Bibles, and upon his command “Draw your swords!” would frantically finger through the thin pages. After several seconds of frantic leafing we would find the verse and then stand and begin to

read, filling the room with voices reading the same verses as fast as we could. The white board kept tally of the first to find the scripture and there was a bit of unstated bragging that each week’s winner would enjoy. At the time I didn’t understand the importance of those Bible games. Knowing our “swords” seemed only important on chapel days (when winning was on the line). Now that I’ve gained a family

and crept into middle age, I appreciate keeping one’s Bible close. I’d honestly like to tell you that it is tattered and worn from all of the use I’ve given it over the years but quite honestly it has far too often kept its familiar bookshelf space full when I could have used it.

Like our human emotions, my spiritual life has been a series of peaks and valleys. I’ve been jealous of new believers’ zeal for Scripture and the excitement that comes with discovery; I have wondered if being born a Christian has sometimes made me complacent/desensitized to the wonder of the gospel story. I’ve never had a life-changing moment, but when I open my eyes I see a slow, gentle curve toward Jesus. He’s been patient with me. He’s constantly drawing me back towards Himself in tiny movements that sparkle with meaning (if I’m paying attention); it may be a friend’s mention about their devotional, or a comment from my daughter about Bible class in school.

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From His Word

TODAY’S READING

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it, and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8

Previous Enigma AnswersEnigma 1: J (Joshua)Enigma 2: Fire (Flame)

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ANNOUNCEMENTSFireside Lodge Cafeteria

MONDAY’S MENU

Paul and Jenny Britain with their children; Dane, Ellie, Abby and Luke. Paul is a firefighter/paramedic for the city of Madison. He organizes the yearly Hallellujah Hustle at camp meeting, and serves as elder in the Madison East SDA Church.

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PAUL BRITAIN STORYNow that my children are old enough to sit for several minutes at a time, we are able to get into stories with greater depth. Stories that I’d long forgotten from Bible classes in elementary and high school have been retold through “The Bible Story” books. We’re only into book five of the series and in the stories of the Old Testament we are finding spiritual truths with overarching themes of God’s promises to His people, the promise of redemption, and the joy of obedience to Him.

It’s ironic to me that I’m learning more from the simple stories. No doubt there’s the “teach to learn” concept happening. Maybe the emphasis of those stories change as our lives change. Maybe the “milk” of stories aimed at children is what someone who thought they knew it all needs.

From the simplest memory verse to the Bible verse look-up games to the professor emeritus, the Bible fulfills our need for searching for and finding truth. For me, the Bible is the letter that points to the Treasure. Sharing the Bible stories with my children has given me greater appreciation for the depth of the Word. I read those stories now for myself as much as I do for them. Paul Britain Madison East Church

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ABC Daily $1 BooksThese Watched Him Die,100 Creative Ways to Learn Memory Verses

For Sale1973 24-ft Trophy 5th wheel camper - for sale best offer. Visit at lot #3429 or call 920-627-0356.

Hey Kids! Come to the Little Red School House and sign up for a prize. Drawings at 5:00 pm weekdays. Must be present to receive your prize.

Mon.-Tue. Evening SpeakerDick Duerksen is Assistant to the President of Maranatha Volunteers International where he serves as Storyteller – with words and photos.

In his Maranatha responsibilities, Dick hosts the weekly television show, Maranatha Mission Stories and joins his wife Brenda as “storycatchers” while traveling with Maranatha volunteers around the world.

Dick has worked within the Seventh-day Adventist church as a pastor, administrator, planner and ministry consultant. He is co-author and trainer of “Marketing Adventist Schools” and preaches for many churches and spiritual events each year.

Dick and Brenda enjoy spending time with their three children and two grandchildren in the United States and New Zealand.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

DICK DUERKSEN

BIBLE ENIGMA 1Some think I’m too hairy, but what’s the big deal?/Some love how I look and some like how I feel/In Bible days I was a blessing and such/A gift to a man; to a girl, not so much

Kevin Wilkinson

BIBLE ENIGMA 2We’re wrinkled, we’re shriveled, we’re dried up and dead/Once we were green, purple, black, gold or red/ Abigail set us to soothe David’s fury/If we’re with you, you won’t starve, have no worry. Kevin Wilkinson Answers on back page of tomorrow’s Camp Lamp. Clues on administration reader-board.

Mike MeadowsThe New Living Translation because it is easy to read and accurate.

Teresa Isensee HarrisonThe New International Version. I find it easier to understand and my phone Bible app will “read it to me” as I drive. I love this! Last summer I set the goal to read my Bible from beginning to end and this app version helped me accomplish that.

Larry LanavilleThe New International Version because Jan, my wife, gave it to me.

Question of the Day

THE vERSION OF THE BIBLE I USE THE MOST IS...Camp Meeting 2013

BY THE NUMBERSWe should not take the testimony of any man as to what the Scriptures teach, but should study the Word of God ourselves.

The noble powers of the mind may be so dwarfed by lack of exercise on themes worthy of their concentration as to lose their ability to grasp the deep meaning of the Word of God. The mind will enlarge if it is employed in tracing out the subjects of the Bible, comparing Scripture with Scripture, and spiritual things with spiritual.

There is nothing more calculated to strengthen the intellect than the study of the Scriptures. No other book is so potent to elevate the thoughts, to give vigor to the faculties, as the broad, ennobling truths of the Bible.

If God’s Word were studied as it should be, men would have a breadth of mind, a nobility of character, and a stability of purpose that is rarely seen in these times. In Heavenly Places p. 135

Lesa BuddThe King James Version because its language is so poetic sounding that for me it’s easiest to memorize.

Michael EhmNASB - I use it because it is the most literal translation of the Hebrew & Greek; It’s also more contemporary reading. When I study I use several: NKJV, ESB, Message, Clear Word...

Jean SchwarkNew King James. It’s close enough to what I memorized as a child that I recognize the verses, but without the thee’s and thou’s.

His Word in My Heart: ScriptureMemorization by Juanita EdgeWhen it comes to memorizing Scripture, have you ever said, “Oh I have a terrible memory,” or “I just don’t have time?”

Come to the Pioneer Chapel today at 4:00 pm and discover tips on how you can find the ability, time, and motivation to succeed at this spiritual discipline. “Fix these Words of Mine in your hearts and minds....” Deuteronomy 11:18

Ellen G. White Devotional Thought

ENLARGE THE MIND

Mourauske’s Faith BoostA group of teens asked Gordon & Becky if they could pray with them Sabbath. One of their requests was for the sun to shine. By the end of the prayer, the sun came out. “It was awesome,” said Gordon.

Sharing LiteratureTheresa is special projects coordinator for the Review and Herald Publishing Association. She will share practical methods of sharing literature that gets results.

Monday 4:00 Class

THERESA BRODEN

Monday- Friday 2:15 & 4:00 Classes

MAKING MISSIONARIES

Staci Osterman & Steve Schefka Every disciple of Christ is called to labor for the salvation of souls. Discover the secret to becoming an effective witness.

Bill West, Age 89, Ran Hustle“I ran a marathon at age 80.” Bill is a member of Madison Community.

“Open my eyes, that I may see wonderous things from Your law.” Psalm 119:18

18:35 fastest time in the Hallelujah Hustle

262 the number of people who ran this year

89/2 oldest and youngest participants in the Hallelujah Hustle

368 cinnamon rolls distributed by Wisconsin Academy