The VanderSchels / Ohio Bible Mission / September 2012
What We've Been Up To Lately:
It’s hard to believe that we’ve just completed our first
full year living here on-site at Camp Peniel. We feel very blessed to have the
privilege of promoting this ministry across the state of Ohio and beyond.
The summer months were a whirlwind of activity as usual. The
kids took various trips to friends’ and grandparents’ houses several times and
had friends hang out here at the camp with them. We also enjoyed allowing the
kids to be a part of a spring/summer sports league. In the past we’ve always
moved to camp in the summers so they hadn’t ever been able to play a sport
during the late spring months. Ashlyn and Brenna played softball and Carson
played baseball. It was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to meet other
families in our community. We anticipate further contact with their coaches in
the coming months. The kids are now gearing up for their soccer seasons this
fall.
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| Our All-Star |
The girls attended Junior 2 camp this summer, and Carson was
a first-time camper at Junior 1. They had a great time making new camp friends
and staying in big cabins. Kim served as head counselor for Junior 1 and
continued to facilitate the bookstore, snack shop, and craft cabin throughout
the summer. Izaac was the “ump” for our baseball-themed weeks of camp and kept
everyone moving with his fun, action-packed games and activities. Some
favorites were “Whack-a-Manager”, “Base Base Base Base Base Baseball”, and
“Sliding into Home”.
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| First time camper |
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| Junior 2 Camp |
Fall also means the start of a new school year. Kim will
homeschool the kids again and continue to substitute in the local public
schools. Ashlyn and Brenna are in Junior High this year as 7th
graders, and Carson is beginning his 4th grade year. Izaac’s
legislative responsibilities for the Buckeye Christian School Association will
resume this fall as well.
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| Back to School |
We are still not at full support, yet look forward to seeing how
the Lord will provide the additional $600 a month. We are so grateful that He
continues to meet our needs through the faithful giving of churches and
individuals each month.
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| House for Sale in Washington Court House (Fayette Co.) |
What's Going On At Camp:
Camp Needs:
A highly anticipated Memorial Day celebration kicked off our
summer camping season! We had a great time here at Peniel, with over 250 people
in attendance. The morning began with a patriotic service in the chapel
followed by a lunch of grilled hamburgers/hotdogs, fresh-cut fries, and a huge
potluck of side dishes. After lunch there were games for the kids, a 5K
run/walk, a model rocket launch, and a Chicago-style softball game. Many folks
concluded the fun-filled day with a browse through the newly-renovated store
and a strawberry shortcake ice cream cone from the snack shop.
In our four youth camps, the Artificial League and Natural
League battled it out in the all-star baseball game each week in Peniel Park as
they sought to earn the most runs. We had a great line-up of players, managers,
owners, commissioners, announcers, trainers, and vendors this summer for our
“Out of the Park” theme! The Holy Spirit definitely moved in the hearts of many
campers and staff each week as the Word of God went forth.
Through our summer offering project and individual
donations, we’ve been able to purchase a newer used ice cream machine for the
snack shop. We’re thankful for how God has provided that in such a timely way.
If you would still like the opportunity to give toward this purchase, please
let us know.
Although our regular OBF summer camps are over, Peniel is
still a busy place. We have other church groups renting the camp for their own
family or youth camps, school groups coming in for a spiritual kick-off to the
new school year, missionaries stopping by to rest in the midst of busy
traveling schedules, soccer games and family reunions to host, and more work
projects taking place. Please contact us if you are interested in renting a
cabin for a night/weekend, or if you would like to help participate in a work
project.
Registration is open now for our fall retreats—men, women,
and couples. Sign up today!
Camp Needs:
There are some projects on camp that will be taking place
this fall. If you would like to donate materials or funds to help with any of these,
please contact pbcprogram@gmail.com -- bathhouse roof, A-frames, recreation area
behind Ashbrook Hall, snack shop bathroom, and the Peniel Lake dam.
Family Prayer Requests:
- continued financial and prayer support of local churches
- sale/rental of our home in WCH
- witnessing opportunities in our community (subbing, ball games, etc.)
Kids' Column:
Hey, this is Brenna! I had a really fun summer playing softball, going to camp, and hanging out with my friends and cousins. This was my first year to play softball and I really loved it. I got to play 3rd base and center field most of the time. This fall I’m excited to be in TAC, our teen youth group at church. We’ll be going to the Teen Harvest Rally in Indiana in just a couple of weeks. I’m also looking forward to soccer season!
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| Ashlyn and Brenna at the Morrow County Fair |
If you’d
like to schedule an update or presentation, please contact us at
pbcprogram@gmail.com
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Serving the Lord and Strengthening the Church by:
enhancing the current camping program
establishing new opportunities
encouraging continued involvement
Serving the Lord and Strengthening the Church by:
enhancing the current camping program
establishing new opportunities
encouraging continued involvement
