Warsaw Church of God Camp

On July 10th we checked into the Warsaw Church of God campgrounds. The experience was outstanding, refilling

We shared during their mission sessions in the afternoon
We spoke to people everytime we had a chance
We had the opportunity to share during one of the services

The evangelist for this retreat was Rev Mitch Burg, who challenged believers to getting back to the life in teh spirit and to faith. I specifically liked one of the concept he drilled during one of his sermons. We need to discover our sixt sense, that being ' our faith. Without it we are lost in a world that worships sensorial experiences

These campgrounds have a sacred feel. They draw people from all ages and backgrounds. For some it is a spiritual pilgrimage, for others a vacation, for others its a serious game changer. No matter the motivation, Camp Warsaw captures you. It envolved you in a sense and separates you from the noise of the world. Its definitely a ground zero, reset type life experience.

Camp Warsaw along with other places in OH and many other states that have become places-grounds for spiritual, emotional and life changing experiences

If you haven't, I highly recommend Warsaw Camp one summer. The Church of God holds its annual camp meeting the first Friday after the 4th of July and continue for about 10 days. You can stay or come and go. I choose staying for several days.

The world has become noise and our minds have become cluttered with so many distractions.

No wonder Jesus often got up and said, I have to be alone and talk to my father. Next day, he was ready to go, and he was present, acted in wisdom and continued to surprise the best minds with his theology and the best leaders with his example of service.

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