Building relationships & growing
CASEY SWENSON
Almost 20 years ago a dear brother, Tony Oury, invited me to experience my first men's camp. That invite created a lifetime bond. At the camp, we had the opportunity to get to know one another as well as get to know other men of LC3. That Man Camp was literally camping: tents, fire-pit cooking, late night conversations, friendly card games, and competitions. It was great.
Until that camp, I had no idea how important godly relationships are — especially man-to-man. Since that first experience, the camps have evolved. There's no more tent camping but the fellowship has only gotten better. Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." Man Camp does just that. We get deep into the Word of God and we are better men because of it. I asked a few men to share their experience. Here is what they had to say:
"The last man camp was one of the few places I was able to engage in real conversations with other men. Those are rare and very far and few between. Why is that so important? Men need real conversations with other men and not listening to themselves all by themselves." — Eric Wylie
"The stories men shared at Man Camp showed me that God is stronger than their flaws and mine. He will bring us together and heal our hearts." — Wilbur Hannan
"I loved getting away to a different venue, unplugged from the hustle and bustle of daily life. I made new friendships and deepened others. I was able to spend uninterrupted quiet time with the Lord; He restores and refreshes my soul in times like this." — Tyler Knack
Man Camp will be taking place on October 2-4, 2026, with various speakers from our church leadership. We will be spending the weekend at the Cascades Camp in Yelm, Washington. All we ask is that you sign up and show up with an open heart, ready to hear what God wants you to learn about who He says you are in Him. Be prepared to be transformed. We can't wait to get to know you and grow with you.
Almost 20 years ago a dear brother, Tony Oury, invited me to experience my first men's camp. That invite created a lifetime bond. At the camp, we had the opportunity to get to know one another as well as get to know other men of LC3. That Man Camp was literally camping: tents, fire-pit cooking, late night conversations, friendly card games, and competitions. It was great.
Until that camp, I had no idea how important godly relationships are — especially man-to-man. Since that first experience, the camps have evolved. There's no more tent camping but the fellowship has only gotten better. Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." Man Camp does just that. We get deep into the Word of God and we are better men because of it. I asked a few men to share their experience. Here is what they had to say:
"The last man camp was one of the few places I was able to engage in real conversations with other men. Those are rare and very far and few between. Why is that so important? Men need real conversations with other men and not listening to themselves all by themselves." — Eric Wylie
"The stories men shared at Man Camp showed me that God is stronger than their flaws and mine. He will bring us together and heal our hearts." — Wilbur Hannan
"I loved getting away to a different venue, unplugged from the hustle and bustle of daily life. I made new friendships and deepened others. I was able to spend uninterrupted quiet time with the Lord; He restores and refreshes my soul in times like this." — Tyler Knack
Man Camp will be taking place on October 2-4, 2026, with various speakers from our church leadership. We will be spending the weekend at the Cascades Camp in Yelm, Washington. All we ask is that you sign up and show up with an open heart, ready to hear what God wants you to learn about who He says you are in Him. Be prepared to be transformed. We can't wait to get to know you and grow with you.
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