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We Will Gather Again

March 26, 2020

It is a time of silence. The chapel is empty. I walked into a lone piano and worshiped with God. I played and praised to an audience of one. As I worshiped the One it was if He himself reminded me…

We will Gather Again…

My heart soared with hope. Not because of any physical evidence. There are still no people and the end of this Pandemic does not seem to be in site. There is a promise from the one who is faithful…

We will Gather Again…

I have come to this room since I was young. Many a heart cry and joyful praise has been played on these very keys looking out over Port Susan Bay of Puget Sound and I hear the melody in the distance…

We will Gather Again…

From this room I have seen the eagles soar and thousands of geese flying in formation as a noisy, but united team. The sun sets out these windows and the horses walk in the plains below the bluff. All of creation sings….

We will Gather Again…

In this very room a group of Jr. High students taught me to treasure the reading of scripture in worship. God drew near at the speaking of His word and I have led differently ever since that day because I know…

We will Gather Again…

I leave this empty room a happy camper because yet again, God met me here.

We will Gather Again Soon!

-Ed McDowell, Executive Director
Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center

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