Messages spoken at various Camps Farthest Out by John David Webster.
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At the California Ocean Pines CFO in 1985, John David Webster describes himself as a bridge between generations, cultures, and denominations. His own choice to keep wearing a coat and tie at camp makes a light opening. From there he talks about staying reconciled to God, to others, and to yourself.
John David Webster examines what it means to say “I forgive you, but I won’t forget.” At the California Ocean Pines CFO in 1985, he tells campers about three holes an angry housemate punched in his wall, which he then patched. Two of them still show through the paint whenever old resentment resurfaces.
John David Webster preaches on forgiving both others and himself, describing a closed fist versus an open, letting-go hand. He retells how he had to forgive a housemate’s son who sold the train set he had saved for a son of his own. The message was given at the California Central Pines CFO in 1995.
John David Webster preaches from Romans 12:2 on Moses’ reluctance to lead. He tells campers that God equips whoever he calls, not just the most talented. He recalls a young man from his youth group whose hand shook with palsy. That man chose availability over excuses and built a thriving ministry in the movement.