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Autumn Newsletter 08 - August 2, 2008

Dear Friends in Christ,
First, I want to take some time to let everyone know how deeply I appreciate the support and fellowship that each of you has given me these past 18 years. I came to New Life Bible Camp in April of 1990, and I jut completed my 19th summer camp program. I would like to express to each of you my abiding thanks and appreciation for financial support as well as prayer support. The Lord continues to bless my efforts and I find myself anticipating great opportunities ahead to serve Him. Thanks for your fellowship and partnership in the gospel of Christ.

I am still serving my term as President of the Allegheny Section (Western PA) which is part of Christian Camps Conference Association. This is my last year as President, but have been asked to continue on as a cabinet member for another two years. This past February, I ran my first sectional conference. We had camp leaders from all over the state gather at Rhodes Grove Conference Center for a time of fellowship and educational training. It was the best attended conference we have ever had, and our speaker, Greg Alderman, did a superb job for us. I had the opportunity to lead worship with some musicians from other camps, and that turned out to be a wonderful experience.

The retreat season at New Life Lodge begins August 3rd with the youth from Christ Victory Church. There are still a few open weekend in SEP and NOV, but for the most part, the fall will be a busy time for me as I get to lead worship and help groups run their various retreats. It is a fun job and I am glad that I get to do it.

“But the God of all grace, who has called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that we have suffered a while, make us perfect, established, strengthen, and settled. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever
1 Peter 5:10-11

In Christ,
Andy

Wild Kingdom 2008 Report - August 2, 2008

The theme for New Life Bible Camp Summer Camp progrm in 2008 was "Wild Kingdom." Wild stands for " Walking In Loyal Devotion." Our final group of campers will leave on August 2nd and we will officailly close this program. Many thanks to the staff for making it a wonderful summer. 20 children came to Christ through this program and we are rejoicing over that. Next year, we are planing on going with a theme called "Heroes" and studying some of the lesser known heroic characters of the BIble.

Prayer Calendar - August 1, 2008

Fri 1: Week 7: Pray for the campfire as we give the Brazil Mission trip a good send off.
Sat 2: Week 7: Camp ends, followed by Staff party and departures for home. There is a free concert in Cumberland, MD this evening by Phil Keaggy and many of the staff are planning on attending. It will be a great way to round of summer camp.
Sun 3: Pray for Brandon Humbertson and Richie Sackman. They served at New Life this summer as a guy counselors. Brandon will continue his college studies at Allegany College of Maryland and Richie will be continue his college studies at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC.
Mon 4: Christ Victory Church Youth Camp Week (I will be driving Richie to the airport today).
Tue 5: Christ Victory Church Youth Camp Week (Brazil Team departs).
Wed 6: Christ Victory Church Youth Camp Week
Thu 7: Christ Victory Church Youth Camp Week
Fri 8: Christ Victory Church Youth Camp Week: Special Olympics of Bedford County will be with us Friday through Saturday morning.
Sat 9: Pray for Todd, Kim and myself as we host a block party for the families that live near the camp.
Sun 10: No group will be using the camp today. Pray for staff to enjoy a good break and rest.
Mon 11: Pray for Kristen Helmick. She served at New Life this summer as a girl counselor. Pray for her as she continues her studies in nursing at Liberty University.
Tue 12: Pray for Becca Hattenfield. She served at New Life this summer as a girl counselor. Pray for her as she returns to Cedarville University where she is majoring in Psychology.
Wed 13: Pray for Megan Crump. She served at New Life this summer as a girl counselor. Pray for her as she returns to Appalachian Bible College, where she is majoring in Theology/Bible and Christian Camping.
Thu 14: I will be traveling to Bowie, MD to meet up with Steve Shandy, long time camp supporter and friend of the ministries of New Life Bible Camp
Fri 15: Retreat: Open Weekend: Steve Shandy and I will in New York to take in a weekend of baseball at Yankee Stadium. Pray for our safe travel and good time of fellowship.
Sat 16: Retreat: Open Weekend: Steve Shandy and I will in New York to take in a weekend of baseball at Yankee Stadium. Pray for our safe travel and good time of fellowship.
Sun 17: Retreat: Open Weekend: Steve Shandy and I will in New York to take in a weekend of baseball at Yankee Stadium. Pray for our safe travel and good time of fellowship.
Mon 18: Pray for Hannah Joy Heins. She served at New Life this summer as a girl counselor. She will be returning to Baltimore, MD after the Brazil Mission trip, but plans on attending Moody Bible College in JAN.
Tue 19: Pray for Katrina Martin. She served at New Life this summer as a girl counselor. She will be attending Appalachian Bible College this fall.
Wed 20: Pray for Katelyn Bucy. She served at New Life this summer as a girl counselor. She is currently attending college at the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus.
Thu 21: Pray for Cody Larson. He served at New Life this summer as a guy counselor. He will be returning to Virginia Tech University for his sophomore year in the fall
Fri 22: Retreat: Mine Road of Paradise, PA annual Family Retreat
Sat 23: Retreat: Mine Road of Paradise, PA annual Family Retreat
Sun 24: Retreat: Mine Road of Paradise, PA annual Family Retreat
Mon 25: Pray for Jeremy & Jason Lowther. These brothers served at New Life this summer as a guy counselors. Jeremy will be attending Moody Bible College in Chicago this fall and Jason will be returning to his studies at Prince George Community College.
Tue 26: Pray for Jason Lowther. He served at New Life this summer as a guy counselor.
Wed 27: Mid-Week Retreat: Fredricksburg Christian School 8th Grade class will be holding their annual mid-week retreat at the camp. I will be leading worship and helping in the kitchen.
Thu 28: Mid-Week Retreat: Fredricksburg Christian School 8th Grade class will be holding their annual mid-week retreat at the camp. I will be leading worship and helping in the kitchen.
Fri 29: Mid-Week Retreat: Fredricksburg Christian School 8th Grade class will be holding their annual mid-week retreat at the camp. I will be leading worship and helping in the kitchen.
Sat 30: Retreat: Donaldson Family Reunion
Sun 31: Retreat: Donaldson Family Reunion