Autumn at Camp

Things look a little different at camp during the fall season. The colors are vibrant, the fallen leaves are crisp, and sunshine comes through at a different angle than during the summer camping season. Here are a few scenes from around camp taken October 15th and 16th at Peniel.

Couples' Retreat 2010

Seventeen couples congregated at Peniel Bible Camp on October 15-16 for a relaxed weekend of time set aside to strengthen their marriages. They spent time together enjoying God's creation and listening to challenging messages from the Word of God.

Saturday morning there was frost outdoors and so a hot cup of coffee was not only an eye-opener, but was a warm treat.

Three chapel messages were enjoyed in the chapel.

Speaker Todd Sivnksty and his wife, Krista

Several enjoyed a game of Disc Golf on a beautiful fall afternoon at camp...

Ohio Bible Mission announces full-time Program Director

Members and friends of the OBF,

At the recent Ohio Bible Fellowship Conference, the Ohio Bible Mission announced the acceptance of Mr. Izaac VanderSchel as OBM Program Director for Peniel Bible Camp. We look forward to the opportunities Izaac's full-time efforts will afford.

Most people will recognize Izaac as the summer Program Director of the OBF camping program for the past nine years while serving on the faculty of Fayette Christian School. His new position will enhance the OBF camping program through year-round planning and support for our weekend retreats.

It will increase the options available for all churches and Christian schools that rent the camp, enabling them to have a program director. Along with program development, he will look to consistently present the opportunities of Peniel in our churches.

Our camp facilities have been constantly expanding, with only temporary increases in our maintenance personnel. Having a second family on site will be an aid and backup for the maintenance and operation functions of the Camp Superintendent, Jerry Edinger.

To fulfill this responsibility, Izaac will need support of $1500-$2000 per month from our camp churches. Over the next six months he will be contacting churches to schedule meetings where he can present his burden and vision for the work. The desire is to see support available by then, so they can begin fulltime by the end of next summer. If you are interested in contacting him directly to schedule a meeting you can do so at pdirector@obf.net.

We are thankful for the VanderSchels contributions to the ministry at Peniel and look forward to how the Lord will use them in the future. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

For His glory,

Donald Gallion

President, Ohio Bible Mission

Men's Retreat

On Friday, September 24, 2010, one hundred twenty-six men made their way to Peniel Bible Camp for the annual OBF Men's Retreat. The clouds cleared, temperatures dropped to more seasonable weather, and the men enjoyed a great weekend fellowshipping with others around God's Word.

Three chapel services with music and preaching were the highlight of the weekend!


Saturday morning activities included archery,

skeet,

boating,
fishing,

carpet ball,

zipline,
and plenty of time for fellowship!

Then, too, there were those delicious meals served in Ashbrook Hall!

All in all, it was a great weekend for the men!

Women's Retreat

One hundred thirty-eight ladies attended this year's Women's Retreat on September 18-19th.
The weather was beautiful,the speaker was convicting,the music was edifying,the workshops were encouraging,the activities were enjoyable,the free time was relaxing,the food was delicious,...what more could you ask for?

Late Summer at Peniel

Most of our summer campers do not see Peniel Bible Camp during other seasons at the year. In the summer the sun is high in the sky. What a difference just a month or two can make! The angle of the sun, cool nights, and trees beginning to change colors - all make for different views of camp than we are used to seeing in the summer.

Fall flowers

Leaves changing colors and beginning to fall...

A bucket full of Buckeyes gathered from our Buckeye trees. We are working on a craft option made from these Buckeyes for next summer.


Ready for harvest...

Peaceful lakes...

Rolling hills...

Cool, clear nights...