We just got back from the first annual Camp Shalom!  Approximately 50 people spent the weekend at Golden Valley Christian Camp, and it was a special experience.  The young people from East Oakland had new experiences such as archery, night hikes, s'mores and camp songs.  Our theme, "God is our Father, and we are loved" was woven throughout the weekend.  It really couldn't have been much better of a weekend.  New friends were made by all of us...rich and poor, black and white, silly and serious, young and old, boisterous and shy, urban and suburban, fabulous dancers and the awkwardly uncoordinated (that would be Nate, as pointed out by Troy to the whole camp).  We sang, danced, hiked, climbed through obstacle courses, prayed and talked.  Thanks to everyone who contributed to make it happen!