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Telling the Story of God's Faithfulness

Jul 18, 2024

Telling the Story of God's Faithfulness

PRINCIPLES of the FIRS

Nov 23, 2022

PRINCIPLES of the FIRS

Camp Registration is OPEN!!

Firs and Fiddleheads Prekamp — an outdoor adventure-filled preschool camp with engaging teachers and a dynamic curriculum!

Fircreek Day Camp — a summer filled with games, laughter, tubing, boating, bible stories, and cabin time!

Camp Firwood — an overnight camp designed to help kids and teens unplug, discover how much Jesus loves them, and build relationships that last a lifetime, oh, and let’s not forget the epic activities like wake surfing, rock climbing, challenge course, and more!

Register your child today at thefirs.org.

@firsandfiddleheads
@fircreek_day_camp
@campfirwood
#summercamp
#summervibes
#lakewhatcom
#christiansummercamp

Camp Registration is OPEN!!

Firs and Fiddleheads Prekamp — an outdoor adventure-filled preschool camp with engaging teachers and a dynamic curriculum!

Fircreek Day Camp — a summer filled with games, laughter, tubing, boating, bible stories, and cabin time!

Camp Firwood — an overnight camp designed to help kids and teens unplug, discover how much Jesus loves them, and build relationships that last a lifetime, oh, and let’s not forget the epic activities like wake surfing, rock climbing, challenge course, and more!

Register your child today at thefirs.org.

@firsandfiddleheads
@fircreek_day_camp
@campfirwood
#summercamp
#summervibes
#lakewhatcom
#christiansummercamp

Together we can share Jesus’ love!

Together we can share Jesus’ love!

Kids Like Zachary need the gift of Jesus!

You don’t want to miss hearing Zachary’s story. Head to our bio to read about his life-changing experience.

#LakeWhatcomAdventures
#BellinghamSummerCamp
#FaithAndFun
#ChristianCampsWA
#summercamp
#campvibes
#jesussaves

Kids Like Zachary need the gift of Jesus!

You don’t want to miss hearing Zachary’s story. Head to our bio to read about his life-changing experience.

#LakeWhatcomAdventures
#BellinghamSummerCamp
#FaithAndFun
#ChristianCampsWA
#summercamp
#campvibes
#jesussaves

Double your impact in 2025 and transform more lives! 🫶

Camp Firwood received a generous $480,000 donation and you can help us double the impact and expand the programs we offer at camp for 2025 and beyond. See what’s on the project list by clicking on the 🔗 in our bio!

#LakeWhatcomAdventures
#BellinghamSummerCamp
#FaithAndFun
#ChristianCampsWA
#summercamp

Double your impact in 2025 and transform more lives! 🫶

Camp Firwood received a generous $480,000 donation and you can help us double the impact and expand the programs we offer at camp for 2025 and beyond. See what’s on the project list by clicking on the 🔗 in our bio!

#LakeWhatcomAdventures
#BellinghamSummerCamp
#FaithAndFun
#ChristianCampsWA
#summercamp

Join us MONDAY 12/30 from 6:00-8:00pm for The Firs Holiday on Ice @bellinghamsportsplex
This FREE event is sure to be great fun.

Please use the 🔗 in our BIO to RSVP.

We’ll see you on the ice!

#family #freeevent #funforthefamily #iceskating

Join us MONDAY 12/30 from 6:00-8:00pm for The Firs Holiday on Ice @bellinghamsportsplex
This FREE event is sure to be great fun.

Please use the ��🔗 in our BIO to RSVP.

We’ll see you on the ice!

#family #freeevent #funforthefamily #iceskating

Wishing you joy as you celebrate the greatest gift of all! ✝️

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Firs! We are so thankful for our community.

Wishing you joy as you celebrate the greatest gift of all! ✝️

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14

Merry Christmas from all of us at The Firs! We are so thankful for our community.

Santa is ready for you!

Santa is ready for you!

Today is the day! Come out and see us @thefirsretreat between 10 AM and 5 PM.

🧑‍🎄Santa
🎁 Gifts
🎄Wreath making
🥣 Lunch

See you there!

#holidaymarket #christmasshopping #santa

Today is the day! Come out and see us @thefirsretreat between 10 AM and 5 PM.

🧑‍🎄Santa
🎁 Gifts
🎄Wreath making
🥣 Lunch

See you there!

#holidaymarket #christmasshopping #santa

Sneak peek of The Firs Noel Holiday Market!! 🎄

TOMORROW, DEC 14th
10am to 5:30pm

#holidaymarket #firsnoel #christmasshopping #thefirs @campfirwood @fircreek_day_camp @thefirsretreat @asa_thefirs @firsandfiddleheads

Sneak peek of The Firs Noel Holiday Market!! 🎄

TOMORROW, DEC 14th
10am to 5:30pm

#holidaymarket #firsnoel #christmasshopping #thefirs @campfirwood @fircreek_day_camp @thefirsretreat @asa_thefirs @firsandfiddleheads

It’s not too late to make a gift to The Firs on #givingtuesday.

Your donation helps more people hear about Jesus, build last relationships, and explore new activities.

thefirs.org/donate

It’s not too late to make a gift to The Firs on #givingtuesday.

Your donation helps more people hear about Jesus, build last relationships, and explore new activities.

thefirs.org/donate

Spots are filling up fast so register today!! Don’t wait — a $50 deposit saves your spot!

The Young Adult Winter Retreat is a great way to kick the year off filled up! Find your purpose, lean into the calling God has on your life, and build lasting friendships.

Register at thefirs.org/events

Spots are filling up fast so register today!! Don’t wait — a $50 deposit saves your spot!

The Young Adult Winter Retreat is a great way to kick the year off filled up! Find your purpose, lean into the calling God has on your life, and build lasting friendships.

Register at thefirs.org/events

Thank you to everyone who supports our ministries. 🍁 We are so blessed by our community near and far!

Thank you to everyone who supports our ministries. 🍁 We are so blessed by our community near and far!

The road is open!!! 🙌🙌

The road is open!!! 🙌🙌

Storm Update!

@campfirwood was hit extremely hard by the 11/20 storm. The road is still currently fully blocked with access only available through our Sudden Valley access gate. We have over 30 trees down around the property and more that need to be taken down for safety reasons. We lost 2 cabins plus there’s significant damage to another cabin roof. The cost for repairs just for the cabins is $13,000, and we’re waiting on estimates for clearing trees.

• Please pray for favor with the company helping us with tree removal; that they would feel compelled to support our ministry through discounted rates.

• Pray as we seek to raise funds for clean up while we still need to prioritize end of year operational fundraising as well.

• Pray for safety for our maintenance team and all who are working on clean up.

If you would like to help with our clean up efforts you can make a donation using the link in our bio or by visiting this link::

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thefirs/restriction/Where+Most+Needed

Storm Update!

@campfirwood was hit extremely hard by the 11/20 storm. The road is still currently fully blocked with access only available through our Sudden Valley access gate. We have over 30 trees down around the property and more that need to be taken down for safety reasons. We lost 2 cabins plus there’s significant damage to another cabin roof. The cost for repairs just for the cabins is $13,000, and we’re waiting on estimates for clearing trees.

• Please pray for favor with the company helping us with tree removal; that they would feel compelled to support our ministry through discounted rates.

• Pray as we seek to raise funds for clean up while we still need to prioritize end of year operational fundraising as well.

• Pray for safety for our maintenance team and all who are working on clean up.

If you would like to help with our clean up efforts you can make a donation using the link in our bio or by visiting this link::

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thefirs/restriction/Where+Most+Needed

@campfirwood and @fircreek_day_camp staff applications are OPEN!!! 🌟 If you’ve been dreaming about summer camp, now’s your chance to apply for a summer of pouring out, living on mission, and serving Jesus! Apply today and say YES to a summer of life transformation!

Apply online at campfirwood.org or fircreekdaycamp.org.

🔗 in bio!

#summercamp #washington #bellingham #lakewhatcom #campcounselor #summervibes #summerjob

@campfirwood and @fircreek_day_camp staff applications are OPEN!!! 🌟 If you’ve been dreaming about summer camp, now’s your chance to apply for a summer of pouring out, living on mission, and serving Jesus! Apply today and say YES to a summer of life transformation!

Apply online at campfirwood.org or fircreekdaycamp.org.

🔗 in bio!

#summercamp #washington #bellingham #lakewhatcom #campcounselor #summervibes #summerjob

We are so excited and thankful for our new covered pavilion in the @firsandfiddleheads forest.

This new space allows for circle time at the end of each day where students hear Bible stories, sing songs, and learn about a God who created them and the world around them. 🌍

What a beautiful space! Thank you to our incredible maintenance team and generous donors for making a dream become reality. ✨

We are so excited and thankful for our new covered pavilion in the @firsandfiddleheads forest.

This new space allows for circle time at the end of each day where students hear Bible stories, sing songs, and learn about a God who created them and the world around them. 🌍

What a beautiful space! Thank you to our incredible maintenance team and generous donors for making a dream become reality. ✨

A couple of weeks ago we hosted our annual board retreat on The Firs grounds. During our weekend together, we spent time praying, reading scripture, and singing hymns around the Cable St. property. It is a blessing to see how the Lord continues to sustain not only our ministries, but he has sustained a committed group of board members who lead by faith.

Thank you to our current board of directors, and for those who have come before and those who will follow. We are grateful for your leadership and servant heart.

To Him be the glory!

A couple of weeks ago we hosted our annual board retreat on The Firs grounds. During our weekend together, we spent time praying, reading scripture, and singing hymns around the Cable St. property. It is a blessing to see how the Lord continues to sustain not only our ministries, but he has sustained a committed group of board members who lead by faith.

Thank you to our current board of directors, and for those who have come before and those who will follow. We are grateful for your leadership and servant heart.

To Him be the glory!

The 3rd Annual Tick or Trees event at The Firs was a total win! Over 200 kids and their families joined us for a fun night complete with trick or treating, hot cocoa by the bonfire, voting in the cabin decorating competition, and more. Thanks for joining us! 🎃 Save the date for next year!
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#whatcomcounty #genevawa #bellinghamwa #trickortreat #thefirs #campfirwood #fircreekdaycamp #asa #firsandfiddleheads @thefirsretreat @campfirwood @fircreek_day_camp @asa_thefirs @firsandfiddleheads

The 3rd Annual Tick or Trees event at The Firs was a total win! Over 200 kids and their families joined us for a fun night complete with trick or treating, hot cocoa by the bonfire, voting in the cabin decorating competition, and more. Thanks for joining us! 🎃 Save the date for next year!
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#whatcomcounty #genevawa #bellinghamwa #trickortreat #thefirs #campfirwood #fircreekdaycamp #asa #firsandfiddleheads @thefirsretreat @campfirwood @fircreek_day_camp @asa_thefirs @firsandfiddleheads

The first of many Radicle + Rooted retreats at the @thefirschalet. What a gorgeous day to hike in God’s beautiful creation!

@themtbakerskiarea @thefirsretreat #radiclerooted #discipleshipschool #bibleschool #discipleship

📸: @jrhenrypv

The first of many Radicle + Rooted retreats at the @thefirschalet. What a gorgeous day to hike in God’s beautiful creation!

@themtbakerskiarea @thefirsretreat #radiclerooted #discipleshipschool #bibleschool #discipleship

📸: @jrhenrypv

It’s officially begun! We are so excited to welcome our first Radicle+Rooted students. Here’s to a great year of running after Jesus together!

#discipleship #bibleschool #discipleshipschool #blessed #planted #righteous #psalm1 #thefirs #chasingafterjesustogether

It’s officially begun! We are so excited to welcome our first Radicle+Rooted students. Here’s to a great year of running after Jesus together!

#discipleship #bibleschool #discipleshipschool #blessed #planted #righteous #psalm1 #thefirs #chasingafterjesustogether

Thank you to @campfirwood alumni, Jason Roberts (aka Buttercup), for giving us a tour of @wagnerhills’ new building today. So exciting to see the great work the Lord is doing in and through you!

#theimpactisforlife #firwoodalumni #godisgood

Thank you to @campfirwood alumni, Jason Roberts (aka Buttercup), for giving us a tour of @wagnerhills’ new building today. So exciting to see the great work the Lord is doing in and through you!

#theimpactisforlife #firwoodalumni #godisgood

Join us for Alumni Day @campfirwood. Get your tickets online today! 🔗 in bio.

Join us for Alumni Day @campfirwood. Get your tickets online today! 🔗 in bio.

Blessed by board members who volunteer and serve in a variety of capacities. Thank you @morell.josh for volunteering to help with dishes during the @campfirwood Staff Break!

#volunteer #support #boardmember #firwood #alumni

Blessed by board members who volunteer and serve in a variety of capacities. Thank you @morell.josh for volunteering to help with dishes during the @campfirwood Staff Break!

#volunteer #support #boardmember #firwood #alumni

The Radicle + Rooted Discipleship Program is designed for young adults who want to pursue their faith with intention, develop a Biblically sound worldview, and live in Christian community. Head to our website site to learn more and to apply! thefirs.org/radicle-rooted

The Radicle + Rooted Discipleship Program is designed for young adults who want to pursue their faith with intention, develop a Biblically sound worldview, and live in Christian community. Head to our website site to learn more and to apply! thefirs.org/radicle-rooted

A silly song along at JAM time @fircreek_day_camp ! What’s your favorite camp song?

A silly song along at JAM time @fircreek_day_camp ! What’s your favorite camp song?

Summer has officially begun at The Firs! 🌲

This week we served over 400 young campers across all of our programs; sharing the love of Jesus and the good news of the gospel through Bible study, worship, relationships, and play!

We are so blessed to be able to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus this summer and we are beyond blessed by the support of YOU, our Firs community! 🙏🏻

@firsandfiddleheads @fircreek_day_camp @asa_thefirs @campfirwood @thefirsretreat

Summer has officially begun at The Firs! 🌲

This week we served over 400 young campers across all of our programs; sharing the love of Jesus and the good news of the gospel through Bible study, worship, relationships, and play!

We are so blessed to be able to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus this summer and we are beyond blessed by the support of YOU, our Firs community! 🙏🏻

@firsandfiddleheads @fircreek_day_camp @asa_thefirs @campfirwood @thefirsretreat

The Camp Firwood and Fircreek Day Camp leadership staff have arrived! We are so excited for the work God is going to do in and through these young adults this summer.

Join us in praying for them as they live on mission for Christ and serve others!

#summercamp #bellinghamwa #lakewhatcom #campcounselor #leadership

The Camp Firwood and Fircreek Day Camp leadership staff have arrived! We are so excited for the work God is going to do in and through these young adults this summer.

Join us in praying for them as they live on mission for Christ and serve others!

#summercamp #bellinghamwa #lakewhatcom #campcounselor #leadership

Fircreek Day Camp Open House is happening right now! So much love for the Sugar Shack for the sweet treats!

Fircreek Day Camp Open House is happening right now! So much love for the Sugar Shack for the sweet treats!

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