By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries, PacNWC
The September 1st, 2018 Labor Day Family Camp Morning Worship S
ervice included the installation of Rob Mohrweis as the new Executive Director of Cascades Camp and Conference Center. The entire service was great leading up to a fantastic celebration at the end.
Rob’s family was in attendance including his wife, Becky, daughters, Maiya, Lucy, Sophia, and Amelia. His parents were also in attendance along with hundreds of friends and colleagues. The installation service began with Erika Carney Haub representing the Cascades Camp Executive Board describing the search process and thanking the previous Executive Director, Tom Moline, who was in attendance. Board members Anna Carlson and Kim Thomas thanked the Mohrweis family and presented gifts. Don Robinson, Pacific Northwest Conference Associate Superintendent, led the formal installation portion of the service which included vows by Rob and the congregation. Mark Novak, Interim Executive Director, led a prayer for Rob, the Mohrweis family, and Cascades Camp. A celebratory reception took place after the service featuring cheesecake, Rob’s favorite.
The service took place during the 2018 Labor Day Family Camp at Cascades Camp. There were over 300 in attendance, which the largest in 10 years. Michael Thomas, pastor of Radiant Covenant Church in Seattle, was the camp speaker. He spoke on the theme of, The Vow, encouraging healthy marriages. Jelani Greenidge led worship along with a diverse band. At one point in the service Rob invited all the children to come forward for a song and prayer. It was a special moment.
Please continue to pray for Rob as he begins this new chapter in his life and ministry. Continue to pray for Cascades Camp and the rest of the staff as well. There are still significant staffing needs that have been on hold until now. Though the camp staff are transitioning out of the hectic summer season, they still have plenty to keep them busy ahead.
