Snapshots

Snapshots He stands in the hot sun. Photographer Jon is waiting for the perfect action shot– a little camper swinging from the trapeze and splashing into the pond. Pure thrill and joy caught on camera. A picture that is then lovingly placed in the camper’s...

Prayer Portal – February

Prayer Portal – February During this season, we are busy prepping and praying for our Ambassadors of Hope Dinner + Auction. We pray for the right attendees and for their hearts to be open and generous. This season is also full of weekend retreats, like our Onward +...

Heartbreak

Heartbreak At camp, counselors and staff’s hearts break a little every time. At the retreats, you think you are a little safer. Middle school kids with all their hormones and “cool” behavior are a little harder to like, so no worries – less heartbreak. But no,...

Prayer Portal – January

Prayer Portal – January As we start a fresh new year and new decade, we remind ourselves of the importance of turning to our God in prayer. We speak prayers of thanks for all that God has done for OFC in 2019 (and all the years before that). We speak prayers of...
Lola’s story

Lola’s story

Lola’s story A precocious 7-year-old stepped off the bus and within 2 minutes of meeting her counselor, she announced that she liked to read. Her counselor, Joy, said that she had some books back in the room, so off they went! However, when Joy produced...