W.ONDERFUL W.ORLD OF W.ADHOLMS

Cambria had lots of fun at the church picnic. Here she is with Adam and Chloe right before service. During service she picked some “flowers” with her friend Summer.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

Last Sunday we had our annual Sunday School Picnic at the lake. I always love a lakeside service; enjoying the beautiful outdoors, everyone clustered together to hear the word, the gentle breeze carrying the music of worship. We were even able to have a baptism service this year with 4 getting baptized. It was a fun day with lots of games, food, and sunshine! Here is a picture of Bryce getting ready to be baptized and of us getting ready for our service.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

I (Jenn) went to Jr. Teen camp in MN this last week as a counselor. I brought two girls from our church with me and had 6 others from another town. They were the best campers a counselor could ever hope for–especially after hearing some stories from other counselors! I had such a blast, and can’t wait for next year (right Alexis?) Here are pictures of me with all my campers (Alexis, Boe, Amy, Paige, Chelsea, Ally, Melissa, Tina, me) and with me and the girls I brought down (Alexis and Boe). Now I just need to catch up on all that lost sleep….

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

Today Bryce turned 8 years old. We had a really fun day! First we had cake and presents, then we went out to the lake for a few hours, then back home for some games and pizza! He is such a handsome guy–isn’t he?

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

2 full weeks of camps and we LOVE it!! First we went to Lake Geneva (MN Family Camp), but (gasp) Jenn Forgot the camera! No pictures to share from all the fun we had there–oops. This past week we were at FaHoCha Camp in ND. From our understanding it was the largest camp ever with 80 campers. The kids spent much of their time catching frogs (and a couple of snakes, too), plus swimming, playing in the game room, and on the playground. Many kids gave their hearts to Jesus–and that’s the best part of camp! The first pic is of the kids helping with dishes (L to R: Jacen, Abbi, Bryce, Steven, and Darica–Jacen and Darica are the camp Manager’s kids. Steven stays with our friends, the Hooge’s). The second pic is of all the campers (and us, too). The bottom pic is of the sunset right before our campfire night–it was just gorgeous!

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

While we were at the ND Family Camp, the kids got to spend some time with cousins. Jenn’s sister Heidi and her kids and nieces came to play. Grandma Patti treated the all the kids to ice cream after one of the evening services (Thanks Grandma Patti!!). Rick took Bryce and Abbi home and Jenn and Cambria stayed a few extra days to play. Here are the kids enjoying their treat (top), and some of the kids actually sitting still for a picture. The bottom picture from L to R: Ricky, Elizabeth, Hailey, Erin, and Cambria.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

We were at the ND Family Camp this last weekend and enjoyed a fun Family Day! They set up an inflatable joust for the kids for one of the fun activities planned. Bryce was content to just watch, but the girls wanted a piece of the action. Abbi did a great job–tying her opponent. Then Cambria got in on the fun, too! (Abbi–top picture on the right)

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.

We had a team from North Central University up doing a kids crusade (vbs) at the church. They had a candyland theme, with excellent costumes (made by the girls on the team)! We took this picture on our last night with all the kids that attended. The picture turned out dark, but you can still see what an wonderful turnout we had! Many kids accepted Jesus into their lives, and that’s the best part! I think the kids will be disappointed that it’s over now, though. How fun to have church that’s completed geared just for you. Although that is normal for many big churches, up here in the more “rural” areas that is a big treat.

By: Rick Wadholm Jr.