Saturday, January 30, 2010

Canoeing with Christ details

As we said in our last post 2010 is going to be a great year. This year our company has come full circle. Thanks to all the all the hard work God has been putting into us and Canoe Escape we are now at a place where we can share his creation with you.

Our first public outing that can be signed up for will be February 20th at 1 p.m. Canoeing with Christ's lead guide Phil Evans will be leading this trip. For 3 hours we will be exploring the river and stopping to share the fine points of Gods creation with you. There will be six "life lines" to grab onto and experience. Here is a clip of one of the many "life lines" we have prepared.



The corner stone of our new program is Job 12:7-10 (New International Version)

7 "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you;
8 or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you.
9 Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?
10 In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.


We have several options for you to experience a Canoeing with Christ trip. If you are an individual we will have scheduled trips you can sign up for. If you are part of a small group, church leader, retreat organizer, or just have a lot of family and friends you want to bring out, we can set up a private event for you. Our private trips require a minimum of 8 people, but they are run on your chosen date and time.

The rate for our trip is only $39 per person. However for our first scheduled trip on February 20th and the first 10 groups to sign up. We will extend a special rate of $35 per person. So please call for more info and get your reservations in soon!

Rates include guide, canoe, paddling equipment, guide, and transportation to and from the river. Canoes seat 2 paddlers however if you do not want to paddle and just ride along in the center of the guides canoe or friends canoe that is fine. You should feel free to bring along some drinks and snacks.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Canoeing with Christ

2010 is going to be an amazing year. We are looking forward to our new paddling experience. Canoeing with Christ is a new three hour guided journey down the river. On this trip we will open your eyes to God's creation and what it can show us about how we live our lives.

This new trip has been in development for years and is finally ready. By using a mixture of scripture, facts about plant and animal characteristics, and some parables relating it all to us, you will never look at the world the same.

God speaks to us in many ways. His word we read, his voice we hear, and his creation that we see, are just a few. Those of us that are focused on God are good at reading the word and hearing his voice. However understanding and appreciating what we are seeing is a whole other skill most of us do not have. Canoeing with Christ will reveal to you what God has really created, beyond the surface. I.E. how Spanish Moss can teach us to be a comfort to others, how water plants can teach us about the tangled webs in our lives, and how the Anhinga can remind us of our sinful nature and the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us. These are just few examples of the many wonderful lessons to be learned along the river.

This outing is the perfect bonding and growth experience for individuals, families, small groups, church outings or retreats. You can either drop into one of our scheduled experiences, or for groups of 8 people or more, schedule your own date and time. Please join us for an amazing day with God and his creation. For more details call us at 813 986 2067.

Lead guide Phil Evans talking with Jean Faulk



A Tri-colored Heron navigating a tangled web of aquatic plants



Lead guide Phil Evans and Canoe Escape founder Joe Faulk talking about the merits of Resurrection Fern under the watchful eye of a Limpkin.



Reflection.



The anointed Anhinga with Spanish Moss.