Opening the Book of Nature

at Lost Cove/Harper Creek

In October, 2003, several Christians from West Virginia, Tennessee, California, and North Carolina met at the Lost Cove/Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area to pray for discernment toward advocacy for this special creation to become federally protected as wilderness.

The group was hosted by Matt Wasson, who works with Appalachian Voices in nearby Boone, North Carolina. The Opening the Book of Nature was led by Fred Krueger, Director of The Religious Campaign for Forest Conservation.

Camping among the beautiful autumn foliage, walking at night in the full moonlight, hearing the rustling falling leaves, hearing the night sounds, refreshing in a light rain, all of this led to a setting of prayer. How does one listen to God? And what would God be speaking to us? And how would God teach us through creation about this wonderful area, and how we should honor God in its care?

The Western North Carolina Advisory Statement is an extensive document pertaining to the spiritual values of the Lost Cove/Harper Creek Wilderness Area.

Below are a few photos of the event:

Falls along Harper Creek on a stunning October day.

 

The Beauty of sound, sight, smell, touch, taste. A lift to the human spirit. The footprint of the Creator is near. Harper Creek.

 

Bob Marshall, Chairman of Christians For The Mountains, at Harper Creek.

 

Seeking the spiritual meaning of Lost Cove/Harper Creek

 

Matt Wasson, Robin Godfrey, Margeaux Ortiz, Fred Krueger, Bob Marshall. "Fred, did you just remember something? What's with the pose?"

Add Allen Johnson on the left, George Colman on the right, and a couple of pooches.