09/14/2026
Pool noodles play a large safety role at Pathfinder Lodge. Pool noodles?! You bet!
Something so simple, yet so powerful! Hm... Deep thought moment.
Over the years, our swimming area has had many variations. In the 60s, the swimming area was front and center at the waterfront. By the 90s, the large h-dock was in front of the Dugout. After a tornado damaged the dock, yet another variation had two square, wooden floats marking the outside corners. Most recently, two yellow floating docks mark the outer edge.
In the past two years, pool noodles have added a clear visible safety barrier along the three sections of our swim area. This makes it clear to lifeguards, swimmers and other lake users where our designated swim area begins and ends.
While we raise funds for bathroom renovations and new roofs on buildings, sometimes it feels like only large motion will make a difference. Yet, we learn a great lesson from our pool noodles.
Not every change needs to be big. Sometimes it's something that seems insignificant that makes a huge difference. This summer, our staff learned that morning devotions make a huge difference in how our days and weeks feel. Just a small 15 minute discussion and prayer, together, before the day starts. Even when 15 minutes of sleep sounds REALLY good.
Our staff's challenge to you, "What little change might make a large difference today?"
Can you add a few minutes with God in the morning? Can you make something more visible to keep you on track? Can you give a bit of funds or time to sharing God's love?
If you'd like prayer support or would like to know how you can support VPCC Ministries, please reach out.
