Q Summer 2008 www.hortonhaven.org Volume 14 • Issue 2

I n s i d e My Summer As An Intern at Horton

Emily Simpson—Last summer, I found Horton summer on Core Staff. Previously I had been Haven on the Internet, and through a series of involved at another Christian camp, Camp Berea, emails and phone calls with Kevin King, the Lord in New Hampshire. I had heard of Horton Haven E SIT Review 2 brought me down to Tennessee to serve. Upon through Christian Ministry Seminar at Emmaus arriving, within two hours I had made relationships and started praying whether the Lord wanted that I knew would last a lifetime. By the end of me to serve at Horton Haven or somewhere Day Camp… 2 the summer, my body was physically exhausted else. Well, He provided the way, and I was very but spiritually I had found a ministry in which pleased to find the camp so strong in the Word God was using me for His glory. I am a student of God. They are so focused on creating a camp Core Staff 3 at Huntington University, majoring in Recreation environment where people can come to know and Management. By the end of last summer, as I had follow Jesus Christ. One of my requirements for been praying and seeking God’s will for a place my degree in Youth Ministry was an internship. Financial Report 3 to complete my internship for my major, I knew Well I enjoyed Horton Haven so much and felt that God had brought me to Horton Haven for the that the staff here could teach me a lot concern- Prayer & Praise 3 specific purpose of learning from the incredible ing camp ministry (since camp/youth ministry has resident staff He had placed there. So far this been my desire for a long time now). The Olympic theme for this summer, is ‘Run for the Prize.’ summer, I have been challenged and stretched Out With the Old… 4 physically and spiritually. I feel that God has It has really encouraged me as an intern, and called me to a life of service in camp ministry. In hopefully as a camp/youth worker in the future, to the few short weeks I have been here this sum- fulfill the ministry that mer I know I have gleaned a lot of practical knowl- I received in the Lord that I can apply to any camp ministry I am (Colossians 4:17). involved with later on. As the summer progresses I am praying and I will get an opportunity to taste all that is involved ask for your prayers with making a camp run. But beyond that, I am that I may do so, learning this is God’s ministry and it is a privilege and also that, “God and a blessing that God allows me to serve Him will open up to us a in this capacity. door for the word, so that we may speak Gary Stott—My name is Gary Stott, and I’m forth the mystery of originally from New England. This coming fall Christ…that I (we) I will be attending my senior year at Emmaus may make it clear in Bible College, graduating with a Bachelor’s of the way I (we) ought Science in Bible and Youth Ministries and go on to speak” (Colossians to Seminary afterwards. This is now my second 4:3-4). Q Q Horton Haven Christian Camp – Giving Direction From God’s Word

P ag e 2 Volume 14 • Issue 2 SIT Review

Many associate camp with laughter and the lazy away with a feeling days of summer, and many times, that is an accurate of accomplishment. description. But one week out of the summer, camp The afternoons were “And whatever you Mwould be described by the sound of weed whackers spent training and do, do it heartily as and the smell of cleaning chemicals. Every summer teaching the students the third week into the summer camping season, Hor- how to relate to the unto the Lord and ton Haven hosts a Staff In Training (S.I.T.) week. Fol- Jr. campers, health not unto men.” lowing our Sr. Teen week of camp, any fifteen year- and safety issues old and older that thinks he/she might like to work at to be aware of at Colossians 3:23 camp has the opportunity to come and learn what it camp and how to present the Gospel. Mr. Dave King takes to wear the coveted staff t-shirt. This year we prepared the kids spiritually by having Bible study had 37 eager high schoolers invade the property, sessions every morning and evening, walking them ready to serve the Lord. It was a fun but exhaust- through the book of 1 John. S.I.T. students also fel- ing week as the days were a mix of manual labor, lowship together in songs of worship at the beginning training sessions and team building exercises. Every of the evening Bible study. Many were challenged in morning the S.I.T. kids, led by the core the evenings when the group would go up and par- and resident staff, would participate in ticipate in some of the High Adventure elements. By a minimum of two hours of hard, hands the end of the week, the students left with a greater on work. This is a big help in getting understanding of the meaning behind serving the the camp ready for the Jr. camp weeks Lord and a 3x5 card letting them know what weeks to follow. Many times this is an eye we would need their help and in what capacity. What opening experience for the students. a joy it is to see the next generation excited and will- But by the end of the week, many walk ing to learn about and serve the Lord faithfully!! Q

Day Camp A Big Success!

Man oh man, what a week!! Horton Haven hosted its very first day camp the week of June 23rd. We had know Him. The children also got a picture of what it M26 local children attend ranging in age from 6-11 years would be like to come to overnight camp. They were old. The camp provided 5 incredible staff to lead the able to participate in a few of the classes that are inaugural day camp. Mr. Dave King delivered the mes- offered at overnight camp like campcraft, air rifles, sage in the morning with Homer, his puppet, assisting. horsemanship and cooking. Throughout the week the Emily Simpson and Gary Stott directed the week. kids got to explore the property through picnic lunches Nina Ricci, Nathan Phelan and Sam Hart jumped in and hikes. They thoroughly enjoyed going to the river ready and eager to help and minister to the children and skipping rocks and huntin’ crawdads. Many par- in any capacity they could. The children participated ents were impressed and interested in sending their in a wide variety of fun games such as water and alka child to an overnight week. God set the foundation seltzer tag, dodge ball, egg toss, playing on a water- for the camp to have an outreach to the community. slide, and lots more fun activities. Through the prayers Please continue to pray that this ministry might be ex- of many and a solid gospel message being delivered, panded upon and for the decisions the board makes the camp staff witnessed the Lord bring 10 children to concerning this new Day Camp. Q Horton Haven Christian Camp – Giving Direction From God’s Word Q

P ag e 3 Volume 14 • Issue 2 Core Staff Financial Update On Sunday, May 25th, 14 committed, excited, and General Operating Fund: $26,796 dedicated college students arrived at Horton Haven Capital Fund: $10,075 ready to serve the Lord this summer as our Core Staff. Core Staff Fund: $ 1800 OEight of them are returnees from last year. It is a plea- Camper Scholarship Fund: $ 2,115 sure to serve along side these young men and women whose desire is to see boys and girls come to know Prayer & Praise the Lord as their Savior. They commit to a lot when they come on PRAY FOR board. It is a • Safety for campers and staff long, hard, • Strength for staff hot summer • Many to come to a saving knowledge of working 16 to Jesus Christ 18 hour days, • God’s protection form evil forces but they do it PRAISE FOR with enthu- • A great Core Staff siaastic and • A successful first ever Day Camp love for the • 30 campers counseled for salvation thus far children. The day begins with staff meeting at 6:45. • Many adult volunteers in every area Then it is on to a day of cabin clean up, teaching activ- • A new pavilion and pottery Kiln house ities, chapel, devotions, team competitions, supervis- ing kids in the pool for two hours, verse memorization, For Information… and one on one time. Now throw in homesickness, If you need occasional squabbles, health needs, sleeplessness, information concerning camp, and that makes for one exhausting day! But it makes Please call: 931-364-7656 it all worth it when the day is done or fax: 931-364-3039 and they find themselves sitting www.hortonhaven.org Mid-South Labor Day on the porch counseling a child • Matt Phelan, Executive Director for salvation or helping them Conference • Wendy Phelan, Registrar understand biblical truths. That • Kelton Meyer, Facilities Technician August 29 – September 1 • Sharon Meyer, Food Service Director is what keeps these college kids • Kevin King, Camp Director coming back each summer to Adult Ministry • Joan Hart, Health Care Director serve. So, when you kneel to pray, Dr. Steve Witter Dubuque, IA remember these young people: Brittani Ireland, Joann Witter, Emily Teen Ministry Please pray for the safe arrival and healthy Simpson, Hannah Stevenson, Jes- Justin & Claire Phelan baby for the following couples: sica Morel, Calista Turner, Deniece Dubuque, IA • Early Teen 1 speakers Robert and Adria Allen, Steve Lord, Gary Stott, Bart Children’s Ministry Warner due in August Dement, David Loudon, Ethan Willis, Steven Manning Arthur & Lois Manning • Junior 3 Directors Jon and Kati Glock Dubuque, IA due in November and Daniel Sherrouse. • Resident Staff Kevin and Christy King They are the heart of Register soon for a great time of ministry, fun, & due in November Horton Haven Summer fellowship. Camp. Q Q Horton Haven Christian Camp – Giving Direction From God’s Word

P ag e 4 Volume 14 • Issue 2 Out With the Old…

The next time you visit the camp you will notice Room to the several improvements that have been made to the Chapel and Tfacility. The original cabins (32 years old) have new Gym (TRAC). windows, new paneling and beautiful wooden cubbies This provides more stable ground for wheelchairs, for holding campers personal items. The old metal strollers etc. It also helps keep the buildings clean. lockers are gone. The kitchen has been expanded to The fourth major improvement that you will see is a include a service section complete with drink area and new pavilion and pottery kiln house adjacent to the dish return counters. There is a separate room with a swimming pool. The new pavilion is the same size as refrigerator, microwave and cabinets. the one that was removed last fall, and will be a place An additional storage room was built for campers to enjoy snacks and get out of the sun so that we can store extra tables during swim time. There are two craft rooms at the and chairs. These modifications back of the pavilion. The Lord has provided twokilns are both attractive and practical. A and hundreds of molds. And now we have a kiln third improvement to the camp are house so that a pottery activity class is available to the additional sidewalks. We now have campers. We thank the Lord for the funds to make all sidewalks which now extend all the these improvements and for those who have helped way from the Lodge and Dining with the work to see them completed. Q

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