ABOVE RUBIES FAMILY CAMPS

Australian FAMILY CAMP TESTIMONIES

YEARLY ABOVE RUBIES FAMILY CAMP AT MAPLETON CENTRE QLD

DEUTERONOMY 31:12-12(A) GATHER THE PEOPLE TOGETHER, MEN, AND WOMEN, AND CHILDREN, THAT THEY MAY HEAR, AND THAT THEY MAY LEARN, AND FEAR THE LORD YOUR GOD, AND OBSERVE TO DO ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LAW, AND THAT THEIR CHILDREN,....MAY HEAR, AND LEARN TO FEAR THE LORD YOUR GOD,..
JOEL 2:15-16(B) BLOW THE TRUMPET IN ZION, SANCTIFY A FAST, CALL A SOLEMN ASSEMBLY: GATHER THE PEOPLE, SANCTIFY THE CONGREGATION, ASSEMBLE THE ELDERS, GATHER THE CHILDREN, AND THOSE THAT SUCK THE BREASTS:...

"Our family has had the privilege of attending not one but two ABOVE RUBIES family camps in Australia. It is becoming our yearly pilgrimage - one that we eagerly look forward to. Each time I return home refreshed, rejuvenated and rejoicing. My husband is spurred on in his role as the head of our family, and the children are thrilled to make new friends and renew acquaintances with old ones.
I praise God for Colin and Nancy Campbell who are willing and faithful servants of the Most High. They fly 19 hours and then spend the entire weekend ministering what God has placed on their hearts to share with us. I praise God for Val who valiantly organizes the camps and keeps everything ticking along smoothly. I praise God for the crèche helpers, the sound technicians, and the people who fill in the gaps by being willing helpers when the need arises. And praise God for the families who come along to make the weekend a blessed time of fellowship.

Most of all I 'Praise God', for without Him, we would never have had the opportunity of such a blessed time of inspired teaching and ministry, and rich fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. After attending our first family camp, I overheard my husband saying to a friend "Imagine heaven - well, the Above Rubies camp was a taste of heaven here on earth." ~ Delwyn

U.S.A FAMILY CAMP TESTIMONIES

"I would like you to know how extremely blessed I have been since that Above Rubies retreat in my area. I came away from that weekend with a real trust in my Lord like I've never known before..."

"I have been privileged to read your materials, books and magazines for over five years, but getting to attend an Above Rubies retreat was SO beneficial - way over and above anything I imagined."

"My life as a wife and mother will never be the same after the retreat last weekend. You specifically prayed for joy to fill my heart and God truly has honored your heartfelt prayer. I have not stopped smiling at my children and husband since I came home."

"I think we moms are right smack in the middle of His will if we stay at home with our children and train them to do His will. What a full time job and THEN SOME! I spend every minute of every day living ON PURPOSE! I truly feel fulfilled now. A few years ago I didn't feel very fulfilled, just wiped out! I have learned though, through the Heavenly Father, that I am a woman of POWER - right here in my own home! What a privilege! Well, of course, attending all of those Above Rubies retreats certainly helped to keep me on the right track. What a terrific encouragement! Nancy, keep on washing the spiritual feet of weary mothers!"

"I'm glad I went to the retreat and brought back your teachings on how to do better as a mother.

One of the ways that has changed me and my children is the teaching you gave on our home's atmosphere - that it's the atmosphere of the home that the children will remember and that it should be pleasant, easy-going and joyful. As a home school mum I'm now remembering that how we go through our day is more important than what we get done in our day. I'm beginning to see a more loving environment here. It feels good. And some days we get just as much done with a slower-paced, pleasant atmosphere as we did with the stressed, impatient atmosphere we had before. I even laugh and tease with my children now. Each time I laugh, I realize how good it feels and should do it more often."

"I want to thank you again for the wonderful and inspiring retreat last weekend. Your message is so anointed and deep. I 'm not sure anyone can "nail us to the wall" so sweetly as you do."