This past weekend there were BBQ get-togethers for inter- and senior-MCC camps (MCC = Munster Christian Camps). The BBQs are in the same location as the summer camp, which is a farmer’s field, and basically serve to get the youth excited about the summer. Plus it’s a good opportunity for friends from different areas to see each other, and for new folks to get a taste of what they will experience and learn at camp. We won’t be able to help with the summer camps this year – since we’re having a baby right before them – so it was especially nice for Seth to at least be part of the BBQ’s.

This weekend our church had our first-ever “Church weekend” where we all (as many of us as could make it) went to a camp centre on the other side of the county and spent the weekend together. It was great fun, with lots of laughs and good fellowship, plus we brought in a Bible teacher who really dug us in to Philippians. We’re so thankful for our church family!

Today was one of the sunniest days we’ve had recently, but what made it really beautiful was watching two college girls baptized in Youghal Bay! It was great to hear Roxy and Crystal share how God has worked in their lives and watch them publicly show their trust in Him. The sunshine is great, but seeing the Son shine through them is definitely better!

Today we celebrate the greatest news of all: that Christ died for sinners like us, and rose triumphant over sin and death! This Easter we celebrated Good Friday with the church in a home, on Saturday we had a party for the kids, and today had a great service to remember that Jesus is risen! Here’s a picture from this morning:

The last few days our family was on the other side of Cork helping with a youth camp. We’ve posted about these camps before, since we’ve helped with a number of them. Munster Christian Camps actually happen three times a year, which is a great opportunity for Christian youth to be together and be encouraged in God’s word, as well as a great opportunity for them to invite friends who may not know much about God at all. We certainly enjoyed being there, even if we are wrecked (really tired, for US readers) now!

If you are in Virginia, come to Jessica’s parents house (click here for a map) on Saturday, December 3rd to experience an Irish Christmas in Roanoke! You’ll get a taste of some Irish Christmas traditions as well as the opportunity to see how God is building His church on the Emerald Isle. Come and go anytime between 2-5pm, the house will be open. Hope to see you there!