Nestled deep in the mountains of East Tennessee, a place of unparallelled peace and tranquility exists where youth from all over the country go to be physically and spiritually challenged. Doe River Gorge has been changing lives since it’s inception in 1987. It started with just small group retreats and has grown into week long camps with hundreds of youth in attendance. One7 has been blessed with the opportunity to attend these camps over the last several years.
This year, we were once again invited, but with an added bonus. We were allowed to take 61 kids, which is more than we have ever taken before.
The camp offers a multitude of team building and strenuous physical events that challenge even the most fearless. Campers have the chance to scale towering cliffs, rappel sheer rock walls, tube whitewater rapids, brave the high challenge course, catch a trapeze, or engage in a battle of paintball. Doe River Gorge also owns a huge lake where participants can get catapulted by the blob, play an intense game of water basketball, or soak up some rays on the white-sand beach.
It’s a week filled with fellowship, fun, music, exercise, great teaching, and new friends. There’s just something so deeply moving about being tucked away in a secluded area where it feels as if God himself is smiling down at the sound of worship, laughter, and often times, tears of revival. Our kids are genuinely touched by all they see and experience during a week of camp. Friendships are re-kindled, hearts are once more softened, and God is glorified in every event.
Doe River Gorge is truly a blessing to One7 and all of our staff and kids. We are so thankful to have the opportunity they provide for us. Please take a moment and like their Facebook page. Doe Rive Gorge
Here are some pictures from their week of adventure.
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Reblogged this on Chris Martin Writes and commented:
Check out the latest blog post from One7 Ministries. We took 61 kids to Doe River Gorge this year. It was amazing.
Thanks for that blessing. As a youth pastor I am always encouraged to see how God is working in other groups outside of my own youth group. Praying God’s blessings on your youth!
Thank you so much. We really appreciate that. God bless you and your youth!
Fantastic! t’s such a blessing to make a difference in a child’s life.
Thanks for visiting my blog,your blog is very inspiring.
Thank you. Thanks for visiting us.
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DOE RIVER GORGE—DID YOU SEE THE 36-INCH TRAIN TRACK???
ACTUALLY…I’ve heard a lot of good things about their program and this post confirms it! 🙂
Awesome! Thanks for stopping by the blog. God bless.
My sister worked at Doe River Gorge a few summers. I remember going to visit her & it was fun. Thank you for sharing this!
Oh, that’s awesome. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.
Many of us are becoming uni-dimensional city creatures. An opportunity to leave oneself in the hands of nature can add tremendously to the mental well-being of a person. Heartening to read about the efforts you are making. And thanks for showing me the way to your blog.
Thank you for stopping by the blog. We greatly appreciate it.
God bless you! I see the joy on the faces of the children. 🙂 There is nothing more beautiful.
Thank you so much. God bless
You are welcome.
Thank you for visiting the base line magazine. Your photo gallery is beautiful!