Ohio Bible Mission: Important Announcement

Dear Members and Friends of the Ohio Bible Mission:

Please read the attached letters from Jerry Edinger and me representing the Ohio Bible Mission board.  Please be in prayer for all of us as we all seek the Lord's will.

In the Lord's Service,

Donald Gallion

Chairman, OBM Board

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Links to the 2 letters are here. Text is below.

• Peniel Bible Camp Superintendent resignation announcement
• Letter to Supporting Churches & Friends - Jerry Edinger's Resignation

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Members and friends of the Ohio Bible Fellowship,

We are sorry to announce that Mr. Jerry Edinger has submitted his resignation as Superintendent of Peniel Bible Camp, effective October 8, 2011. [Please see Jerry’s letter below.]

Jerry and Cathie have served at Peniel since 1996. As superintendent he was instrumental in building A-frame cabins, enhancing recreational areas (such as the rifle range, sand volleyball, and multi-purpose courts), and overseeing the overall maintenance and rental of the 360-acre campgrounds. Cathie was faithful in managing the bookstore, beautifying the grounds, and supporting Jerry in many behind-the-scenes ways. Their work and spirit in serving the Lord in all these and bother areas will be greatly missed.

The Edingers will be relocating to the Akron/Canton area where Jerry has accepted a position as a Maintenance Supervisor. Please join us in thanking them for their years of service and in praying for them as they make this significant transition in their lives. If you would like to participate in a special love offering for the Edingers, please send your gifts to the OBM Treasurer, designated for the Edinger
love offering.

The Ohio Bible Mission will be seeking a replacement for Jerry in the near future. This person will serve alongside our new Program Director, Izaac VanderSchel. If you have suggestions for someone who might fill this important position, please send their name and contact information to mission@obf.net. We covet your prayers as we seek the Lord’s person for this job and for guidance during the transition process.
And again, please remember to pray for the Edingers as they enter a new phase of the Lord’s will for their lives.

For His Glory,
Donald Gallion
President
Ohio Bible Mission
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August 16, 2011

Dear Pastors, friends, and supporting churches,

During the past several years, it has become increasingly evident that because of physical restrictions (due to my back injury), I can no longer perform all of the duties for which I was hired in 1996. Even though the Ohio Bible Mission (OBM) Board has graciously allowed me to continue in a reduced capacity, I don’t believe that I would be a good steward of the ministry to which the Lord called me if I continued as Superintendent. In an exhortation to Archippus in Colossians 4:17, the apostle Paul writes: “And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” I am also concerned that if I continue to disregard the long term effects of the extreme physical labor which the position requires, I may do permanent, irreversible damage to my back. Therefore, I have reluctantly submitted my resignation to the OBM Board, effective October 8, 2011. In his bountiful grace, the Lord has provided suitable (less physically demanding) employment for me.

Cathie and I are very grateful and thankful for being allowed the opportunity to serve at Peniel Bible Camp for the last 15 years. We have been greatly blessed because of your part in our ministry. We have deeply appreciated your prayers and your financial support. Please pray for the OBM Board as they work through this change and seek the Lord’s will in filling the need at camp. Please pray that the Lord will continue to direct Cathie and me as we enter yet another new phase in our life. Please call (419-560-1150) or e-mail me (edingerj32@gmail.com) if you have any questions.

In Him,
Jerry & Cathie Edinger