September 28th, 2025

Reflections & Reminders “Fill the Jars…”
“Nearby, stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing…
Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so, they filled them to the brim.
Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so, and the master tasted the water that had been turned into wine… (John 2:6-9)
After reading the story in John 2 of the wedding feast and first miracle recorded to be done by Jesus, it seems like a story about more than assuring that a party is a success. It is about doing what needs to be done so that Jesus can do what He does best, turn water into wine, the ordinary into miraculous, turn the mundane obedient acts into a partnership with glory.
The miracle of camp depends on staff, volunteers, donors, directors, and vendors filling the ritual pots- doing what is necessary to meet the requirements of the law, the standards of care and holding up the traditions of the camp community. When obediently it is poured in, faithfully God transforms the work of those acts of obedience into a joyous celebration. The servants knew where the wine came from because they were involved in the service.
Jesus started His ministry on earth at a commitment party, making sure all had abundance. Following His resurrection, He held a fish fry. (Read about it in John 21:4-14) It is our desire to always follow His model.

The Fish Fry is at Evans Creek Retreat
Saturday, October 25, 11AM-2PM.
Please RSVP to [email protected]