CNF meeting at South Western Outdoor Club 12 June, 2010
As I eventually drove away from the club at six thirty, the thought dropped into my mind that this had been another almost perfect day. The SWOC gateway is set in an avenue of mature trees and on sunny days the sunlight filters through the leafy branches to place small patches of glory everywhere.
Moments later, I emerged into open country with breathtaking views that confirmed one thing. God is good. Indeed He is very good.
Last year, in 2009, the weather for our naturist day was better than words can describe, but the 2010 event enjoyed conditions that were almost as good, it was wonderful.
Unfortunately Gordon was unable to be with us but Jim and Julia hosted our day faultlessly and they should know how much we appreciate everything they have done to make our times at SWOC so enjoyable. …………………
After more ‘free time’ we enjoyed lunch together and then met for our usual informal service.
Once again, Jim very capably led the meeting with the topic of ‘The Good Shepherd.’
But imagine my surprise, that perhaps was shared by others, when we sang the first hymn which was ‘While shepherds watched their flocks by night!’ Did I blink and somehow miss Christmas?…………
Later in the afternoon we met with the SWOC folk and enjoyed the usual shared tea. As always, large quantities of sandwiches and cakes appeared as if from nowhere, there is never any shortage!
Although, in one sense, we are two separate groups, the friendship and fellowship between us never ceases to amaze me. A number of times I found myself in discussion with both ladies and gentlemen from SWOC and I wondered, had we not been nude, would our fellowship have been as sweet?
So, on behalf of every member of the Christian Naturist Fellowship, I gladly extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the SWOC Secretary, and all their members for making us feel so free and so welcome. Well before I eventually left the club grounds I found myself wishing and wanting such a wonderful experience to never end because it felt ’so right.’
I said that it had been an almost perfect day. Had England beaten the USA in the first game of the World Cup competition my day might have been bettered. But only by a very tiny amount!
Terry
