by smrm | Jul 26, 2010 | Going Deeper
Jacob and Rachel Baccus are a wonderful couple who served two summers as summer missionaries with SMRM and ACMNP in the Smokies. They also joined us from September, 2009 until late July, 2010. During this time period, Jacob was interim Chaplain at Dollywood and then...
by smrm | Jul 13, 2010 | Going Deeper
A Day In The Life Of SMRMBill Black“That was the best day ever!”This is the heart hope of most families on vacation: to have a child cry out in excitement or a parent say in contentment: “That was the best day ever!”July 8, 2010 stands as one of the best days ever in...
by smrm | Jun 11, 2010 | Going Deeper
Day Camps have begun! You can tell from the pictures that this group of SMRM staffers is a high energy and active team! Even the snack time includes story telling at its best (and most humorous)! Craft work is serious business and, for this day camp team, each element...
by smrm | Jun 3, 2010 | Going Deeper
Dynamics In Sharing Your Faith With Others In Everyday Settings Bill Black1. Know your purpose. Consider God’s purpose versus your purpose. 2. Style matters. People are watching and wanting and they do matter and they do care. 3. Other people exist. Everyone is having...
by smrm | Jun 3, 2010 | Going Deeper
We ended orientation on June 2 with the sensitivity prayer exercise on the Parkway in Gatlinburg. The staff gathered at Bill and Cindy’s with her chocolate chip cookies for further inspiration. We then covenanted together for our 2010 Staff Promise:O God Our...
by smrm | Jun 3, 2010 | Going Deeper
The dorm has come to life!Our 2010 summer staff has arrived! And already we have done a night hike into Laurel Falls for the “beautiful feet” Bible study!This time we added a brief and safe bear encounter –nothing like a night hike with a bear to...
