About 160 men and boys ages 4 and older attended the 2009 Father/Son Retreat. Although the retreat began with a couple downpours, the weather Saturday made up for that. What's a few wet clothes when Saturday is about as beautiful a day as you can ask for in the spring?
Pastor Gordon Dickson preached on Friday night on
The Sword, the Shepherd, and the Sheep from Zechariah 13:7; 12:10. On Saturday morning he spoke to the fathers on Shepherding Your Family (Job 1:1-5). The boys up through 6th grade met with Pastor Paul Martin during that time on the porch of Ashbrook Hall. The teen boys had a Bible lesson with Pastor Mark Perry in the Rec' Hall. Pastor Dickson's final message on Saturday was The Shepherd Knows His Sheep from John 10:24-31.
The weekend was filled with plenty of good food to eat: roast beef, french toast, grilled chicken, etc. along with ice cream treats from the Snack Shop. Activities included riflery, basketball, archery, volleyball, canoeing (including a Father/Son race!), foosball, air hockey, tether ball, horseshoes, ping pong, and lots of fishing.
This was a great start to the 2009 camping season at Peniel Bible Camp.
Fishing on Friday afternoon. The rain drove some off the dock, but some were prepared to fish rain or shine. (Notice how high the water is!)
The fishing Browns from Auglaize.
Friday night roast beef dinner
The Wileys were enjoying dinnner!
The West boys had their Father/Son Devotions on the porch of Ashbrook Hall.
The fathers singing in the Chapel on Saturday morning.
Pastor Gordon Dickson instructing the fathers.
Pastor Mark Perry teaching the older boys' morning Bible class.
Pastor Paul Martin teaching the younger boys in their morning Bible Class.
The Hixsons canoeing on Saturday morning.
Grilled chicken sandwiches for lunch on Saturday - with all the fixin's.
These two boys were checking the camp map - even though they knew the property well. They concluded that they were by the lake.
Afternoon Canoe Race - ...and they're off!
Playing foosball in the Rec' Hall.
Harrison Anthony fishing with Dad - and letting him bait the hook.
Fathers and Sons fishing together.
Marvin Gassman, President of the Ohio Bible Mission (OBM) 
Singing in the Chapel - around 300+ in attendance
Jerry Edinger, Peniel Bible Camp Superintendent
Pastor Joel Owen (Cambridge Bible Church)
Picnics on the grounds
Enjoying fellowship, games, and ice cream cones in the Rec Hall / Snack Shop
A beautiful day to enjoy the outdoor activities!
Looks like you could just walk right across the water to the dock!
